Great pubs, brilliant bars, soothing outdoor spaces, outstanding primary schools and a vibrant community spirit give Stoke Newington a special place in North East Londoners' hearts.
Whilst the outstanding primary schools and nurseries attract young families in droves, the endless independent restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and galleries keep entertained the area’s young, old and inbetweeners.
Clissold Park provides a beautiful dose of greenery and hosts Clissold House with its café and busy social calendar. There's also a kiosk, children's paddling pool and tennis courts if you want to engage with your inner Serena Williams or Roger Federer. Not to mention the animal enclosure, home to beautiful deer & goats and the awesome skate park!
Feeling a bit more low key? Abney Park cemetery is one of the “Magnificent Seven '' cemeteries in London, the perfect quiet walk to forget you’re in the city and enjoy the sounds of brimming wildlife whilst exploring the old headstones. Did you know, Amy Winehouses’s ‘Back to Black’ video was shot here and in the mansion blocks of Gibson Gardens.
Church Street’s hotbed of independent shops give Stokey its sense of identity and community. The Stoke Newington Business Association are continuously hosting community events from late night shopping at Christmas to closed street parties to raise money for various charities and initiatives. The annual Halloween trial should not be missed either!
If community is strength, Stoke Newington is the strongest.
