45 ACRES OF
DISCOVERY

A unique heritage site in the 
heart of Bristol

Discover Arnos Vale

a place to remember for all ages

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.

Arnos Vale Discovery Trail...

"Bristol's hidden gem. We love nothing more than going for a walk at Arnos Vale and the kids love exploring!"

Vikki

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    Weddings at Arnos Vale

    Image from Stu Tucker Photography. See more beautiful images from stutuckerphotography.co.uk

    "It was more amazing than we could have imagined. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and I‘m still feeling the emotions welling up!"

    Rob & Wendy


    Arnos Vale Weddings...

    a place to remember for all ages

    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.

    Our Cemetery Services...

    "It is the best example of a cemetery I know and I'm glad Arnos Vale are looking after my loved ones"

    M.G.

    A place to remember

    Latest News

    April 25, 2022

    Ash Die Back work during Bird Nesting Season

    Ash die back during work nesting season is carefully managing to protect birds, graves, and people.
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    April 4, 2022
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    We’re hiring!

    We’re currently on the look out for a Landscape Volunteering Officer, an Estate Supervisor and a Weddings and Events Manager. Our Values are Community, Conservation, Compassion, […]
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    January 18, 2022

    Arnos Vale’s Big Garden Birdwatch

    It might be chilly outside but as many of the trees are bare and the hopefully your feeders are full. Right now its a great time to join in with the RSPB's Great British Bird Watch. If you live locally to the cemetery then many of the birds visiting your garden, will also visiting the cemetery. This fantastic montage by photographer Ian Coombes was sent to us as a useful guide to our birds and we'd love to encourage you to try and spot them in your garden, or the cemetery.
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    exhibitions, walks and classes

    Upcoming Events

    Upcoming Events


    • July 13, 2022
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    A city of medicine Bristol has a proud history of medical establishments for both physical and mental health, but it also has a history of being a city FULL of disease, danger and death.  Discover the story of some of the surgeons, doctors, nurse, herbalists and more who are remembered in Arnos Vale Cemetery. Innovation (more…)


    • July 26, 2022
      1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for an afternoon of nature activities supported by Rooted in Nature. Arnos Vale Cemetery is a brilliant wildlife site and fantastic green space in the city ready to be explored and enjoyed by all. What will we do? Explore the lovely landscape, (more…)


    • September 4, 2022
      2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    This workshop provides an introduction into Mindfulness & Compassion. It explains the basic principles behind it and provides some experiential exercises, meditations, inquiry and talks. we will explore what Mindfulness is and how it might be helpful in everyday life, and explore what Self Compassion is and some of its benefits. It will remind us (more…)

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