Clapton Common
Clapton Common stretches from Upper Clapton Road to Stamford Hill. The common and its surrounds became a designated conservation area in 1969 and has a similar landscape character to other commons in Hackney, with open grass areas edged with mature London Plane trees. The common also has an exciting play area which was shortlisted for a Hackney Design Award and a pond with a fountain.
You can read the Clapton Common management plan 2026 to 2031 (Google Doc).
Pond care
Please help us protect the pond’s wildlife by not throwing litter. Litter poses a risk to all the wildlife that live in and around the pond.
Fishing
Fishing is not permitted in any of Hackney’s parks.
Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall is a unique project that emerged out of a group of neighbours (Clapton Commons) wanting to do something for their community. The building was a disused toilet block on the Common, and remained empty for 30 years before undergoing a major transformation to be converted into a community space to help address health inequality and social isolation in the area. It reopened in 2020 and is now a flexible space that can be booked for community events, shows, clubs, workshops and other activities.
Amenities
- coffee kiosk
- seating area
- plant-based kitchen (Made In Hackney)
- toilet
- community garden
- bike racks
- community notice boards
To find out more about using the space you can contact info@claptoncommons.org.
Parking
Please do not park cars on Clapton Common. Parking is not permitted and action will be taken against people who park their cars on Clapton Common.
Barbecues
Barbecues are not allowed on Clapton Common.
Dogs
Dogs are excluded from the play area. Council Officers have the power to request that dogs are put on leads if they are behaving aggressively, causing damage, or if their owner does not have appropriate control over them. More information on dogs in parks.
Monthly community litter pick
Join us on the last Sunday of each month to help keep Clapton Common free of litter.
Bags and litter picks can be collected from Springfield House in Springfield Park or on Clapton Terrace.
Visit Eventbrite for more information.