Arnos Vale has an exciting programme of events for 2013 and beyond. Visitors can take advantage of an ever-expanding range of exhibitions, self-guided trails, guided walks and events.
As dusk descends on the longest day of the year, our Cemetery Tour will take you on an atmospheric exploration of the graves, folk customs and funeral etiquette of Victorian Society. Soak up the gothic gloom and ethereal beauty of Bristol's... Read More...  |
"Come along and enjoy giving some space and time to yourself - within a tranquil and beautiful space surrounded by nature". John continues his popular and enjoyable drop in Yoga class on Saturday mornings in the Spielman Centre.
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Join our expert ecologist in this atmospheric tour and discover the rich mosaic of habitats that make up Arnos Vale Cemetery.Arnos Vale is a 45 acre urban green space full to bursting with wildlife. On this tour of meadow and woodland habit... Read More...  |
Breaking news: you don't need to be bendy to do Yoga! Anyone can do Yoga - all you need is an open mind and an interest in this ancient discipline, which has been proven over millennia to lead people to happiness, ease and positiv... Read More...  |
Relax your body and your mind! Be happy! Be you!
Join Mel for laughing yoga classes at Arnos Vale Cemetery - life should be full of smiles
To find out more about the classes and to book contact Mel on 0757 4002990 or email on
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No booking necessary but check ahead to make sure tour is running! Our taster tours season runs from March through to November each year.
To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. A short taster tou... Read More...  |
Dr Xargle likes to study the Earth and all its creatures. What does he find out about the dogs of Earth? Dr Xargle is instructing his class of small fellow aliens on the nature and habits of the earth creatures known to us as dogs. Find out... Read More...  |
A dark yet comic opera performed by an excellent cast in a unique, atmospheric and intimate space - sung in English with spoken dialogue, accompanied by Chamber Orchestra.
Bristol’s own touring opera company, Tessitoura, emerged in 201... Read More...  |
A fully accessible tour of the Ceremonial way - the main path and most prestigious graves of Arnos Vale, with stories of some of Bristol's historic inhabitants.
Arnos Vale’s 45 acres of hillside paths can prove an access challenge for so... Read More...  |
A public event to gather oral history memories of Arnos Vale over the past 25 years. Tell us your stories and see the project so far. Bring your own memories along to share.
"Friends and Family" is the theme for this date in the series of ... Read More...  |
Everyone knows that dogs don’t do ballet, or do they?
Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like peeing on lampposts, scratching his fleas or drinking out of toilets. If you throw him a stick, he'll just look at you lik... Read More...  |
A dusk-to-dark adventure to see these amazing creatures flitting through the shadows. Join our Bat Walk around Arnos Vale and embark on an after-dark adventure in search of these elusive creatures. Led by a local expert from Avon Bat group ... Read More...  |
No booking necessary but check ahead to make sure tour is running! Our taster tours season runs from March through to November each year.
To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. A short taster tou... Read More... |
SPPTheatreCo is an amateur theatre company based in Southville, Bristol. They exist to help people get involved in theatre, whether on stage or behind the scenes.
In July 2013 the St Paul's Players from Southville will be Rosencrantz &... Read More...  |
Night at the Cemetery TourSoak up the gothic gloom and listen out for things that go bump in the night As dusk descends on the longest day of the year, our Friday-night tour of the Cemetery will take you on an atmospheric exploration of the graves, folk customs and funeral etiquette of Victorian society.
Soak up the gothic gloom and etherea... Read More...  |
"Come along and enjoy giving some space and time to yourself - within a tranquil and beautiful space surrounded by nature". John continues his popular and enjoyable drop in Yoga class on Saturday mornings in the Spielman Centre.
Yoga begin... Read More...  |
Three family workshops available - please choose from 9:30am-10:30am, 11:00am-12:00noon or 12:30pm-1:30pm
Come along to the Spielman centre and create a crazy contraption or marvellous machine at our family workshop. Get hands on wit... Read More...  |
Hairy MacLary goes off for a walk in town, followed by doggish friends of all shapes and sizes. Who will he meet?
Read along with the hilarious rhyming classic by Lynley Dodd, Hairy MacLary from Donaldson's Dairy. Find out about all the do... Read More...  |
Part of our Wild Wednesday Family Workshops! Three workshops are available - please choose from 9:30am-10:30am, 11:00am-12:00noon or 12:30pm-1:30pm
Use nature to inspire you and make some unique planty art to take home. Plants are fab; the... Read More...  |
Join us for our animal picnic in the grounds with our special "mystery" guest! We can give you a HUGE clue - he LOVES Cheese - especially Wensleydale!
Have a go at a free plant hunt around the beautiful grounds of Arnos Vale.
This i... Read More...  |
Four family workshops available - please choose from 9:30am-10:30am, 11:00am-12:00noon, 12:30pm-1:30pm or 2:00pm-3:00pm
Help Britain’s only flying mammal by making your very own bat box to take home.
As part of the Wild Wednesday’s se... Read More...  |
Stomping Story - Hairy MacLary & Zachary QuackHairy wants some peace and quiet but is bothered by a duckling Hairy Maclary is looking for some peace and quiet for his afternoon doze but he keeps being bothered by a duckling.
Explore Lynley Dodd’s great rhyming tale of Hairy MacLary’s disrupted snooze. Everywhere Hairy goes he's followed by an... Read More...  |
Meet the ancestors at Arnos Vale with a guided tour featuring original research into Victorian family trees.
Hear stories about historic people brought to life and discover how to meet your ancestors through family research. Packed w... Read More...  |
A public event to gather oral history memories of Arnos Vale over the past 25 years. Tell us your stories and see the project so far. Bring your own memories along to share.
"Friends and Family" is the theme for this date in the series of ... Read More...  |
Discover some of the beautiful species that call Arnos Vale home and make a bird feeder to encourage wild birds into your garden.
As part of the Wild Wednesday’s series, come along and make an eco-friendly bird feeder. Learn about the wi... Read More...  |
Stomping Stories - Charlie & Lola: Sizzles Where Are You?Come and join Charlie & Lola on a hunt to search for Sizzles Sizzles, seems to have disappeared! Join Charlie and Lola on a hunt around Arnos Vale as they set off in search of Sizzles
Charlie and Lola need help to find Marv’s dog, Sizzles. But where can he be hiding? Come on a hilarious hunt for s... Read More...  |
A dusk-to-dark adventure to see these amazing creatures flitting through the shadows. Join our Bat Walk around Arnos Vale and embark on an after-dark adventure in search of these elusive creatures. Led by a local expert from Avon Bat group ... Read More...  |
No booking necessary but check ahead to make sure tour is running! Our taster tours season runs from March through to November each year.
To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. A short taster tou... Read More... |
