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
- Blood and Dirt online talk
June 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Premature burial The fear of premature burial rose to a fever-pitch in 18th- and 19th-century Europe as a result of various scientific and spiritual circumstances. The more doctors and scientists learned about death, the more they realized they did not (more…)
- 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…)
- Online talk : Traditions of Death and Burial
June 30, 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Death has been a source of grief and uncertainty for humanity throughout history, but it has also been the inspiration for a plethora of fascinating customs. This talk with Dr Helen Frisby, author of the Shire book Traditions of Death and Burial, (more…)