Find out what’s on at Arnos Vale Cemetery – family events, workshops , talks and tours
What's On
February 3, 2026
FAMILY: FREE Nature Sessions for Babies & Toddlers
April 11, 2022
TOUR: An informative ramble around our lovely cemetery every Saturday at 1:30pm
January 6, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Take part in our informal wildlife count for Love Your Burial Ground Week
March 16, 2026
TOUR: Join us to uncover unusual stories ‘buried’ here - stories of murder, rioting, adultery, and much more!
March 16, 2026
TOUR: Join this tour to uncover chilling tales of drownings, hangings, murder, accidents, and diseases.
April 12, 2022
TOUR: Join ecologist Mary on a tour of our beautiful seasonal flowers.
April 7, 2026
SPECIAL EVENT: Join wellbeing coach Dr Miriam Ricci for a calming and creative outdoor Summer workshop in the beautiful woodland of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
April 18, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT: Gather to drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death
April 8, 2026
TOUR: Discover fascinating facts and top tree tips.
March 16, 2026
SPECIAL EVENT: A 75-minute 4Beat Practice, followed by coffees, teas, treats, and chats - an energising way to begin your Sunday.
February 11, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Join Dr Miriam Ricci, certified wellbeing coach, for a gentle 90‑minute guided walk designed to help you slow down, feel calmer and reconnect with nature.
April 25, 2023
FAMILY: Discover the hidden wildlife of Arnos Vale in free family sessions filled with stories, games, and hands-on nature activities.
January 29, 2026
YOUNG PEOPLE: Hands-on conservation sessions for 13–17 year olds, developing practical skills, exploring wildlife, and supporting the restoration of the site through small projects.
April 23, 2024
TOUR: A rare opportunity to join our popular Morbid Curiosity tour in the daylight
November 28, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Join us for Haunts Curiosity Shoppe's Witchcraft & Oddities Fair
March 10, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Explore how Highgate Cemetery has appeared in film and TV—from horror to Dickens adaptations—and what these portrayals reveal about the cemetery’s history, writers, and cultural reputation beyond its “vampire” image.
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: An illustrated talk tracing the rise of cremation in Britain from the first cremation in 1885 to modern trends such as direct cremation and water cremation.
February 2, 2026
A Ghost in the Machine? Spirit Photography, c.1860-1930 Online and in-person talk on 21 October 2026
TALK: An exploration of spirit photography, its rise as a supposed way to contact the dead, and what its popularity reveals about grief, belief, and the human desire for connection beyond death.
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Exploring the story of the Hancock family, travelling fairground showpeople of the West Country, and the challenges of researching their lives before the advent of online records.
September 25, 2025
TALK: Professor Ronald Hutton explores the deep and fascinating history of Christmas, from ancient seasonal celebrations to the modern holiday we recognise today
