St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens is a green space at the heart of Hackney accessed from Lower Clapton Road, the Narrow way, Sutton Place and Morning Lane.
It was a burial ground for over 500 years and has been managed as a park since 1894, undergoing many changes throughout its history – most recently in 2007 when it benefited from a £1.79 million HLF grant. It’s now a well-loved, quiet spot away from the busy shopping street it borders, with a popular children’s play area.