Step into a secret world
Discover unique heritage in the heart of Bristol
Enter 45 green acres of spectacular Victorian Garden Cemetery. Find out more about the history of the city, told in a leafy and tranquil setting , rich in architecture, fascinating trails and nature walks.
"Bristol's hidden gem. We love nothing more than going for a walk at Arnos Vale and the kids love exploring!"
Listen to our Dawn Chorus
On Dawn Chorus Day we like to celebrate by recording a dawn chorus from the heart of Arnos Vale. Here’s a minute of birdsong from Sun […]
Weddings at Arnos Vale
Image from Stu Tucker Photography
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"It was more amazing than we could have imagined. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and I‘m still feeling the emotions welling up!"
"It was more amazing than we could have imagined. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and I‘m still feeling the emotions welling up!"
Our Cemetery Services
A tranquil resting place in a vibrant landscape
Arnos Vale has been re-established as a serene final resting place, a beautiful natural landscape, and a welcoming location that encourages visitors to celebrate life and remember those who’ve passed.
"It is the best example of a cemetery I know and I'm glad Arnos Vale are looking after my loved ones"
Latest News
Upcoming Events
- May 12, 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Outside the box We live in a society where people struggle to look death in the eye. Death has become the territory of professionals and we rarely see a dead body unless it is someone very close to us. Death had become hidden, and so more traumatic. Our speaker Liz Rothschild has edited a new (more…)
- Murder Isn't Easy
May 26, 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
True crime aficionado Many people know of Agatha Christie as the ‘Queen of Crime’ but make the assumption that the ‘crime’ in question is fictitious. However, Agatha was an avid reader of true crime cases, a stickler for detail and a qualified dispenser; a mistress in the art of (more…)
- May 30, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - June 20, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Death Cafes we come together to chat about death in a relaxed, safe, social environment. The Bristol Death Cafe is currently being held online, on Zoom every month. For more information about how to sign up please visit their Facebook page Our objective is “To increase awareness of the reality of death, so we (more…)