Christmas Events at Arnos Vale, Bristol – 2026

Thursday 26 November - Monday 28 December 

Join us this festive season for a magical programme of events at Arnos Vale. Browse local crafts and gifts at our Christmas Market, enjoy family activities, and savour our seasonal café menu. Take part in a Yuletide Hearth Broom Workshop or come along to our annual Christmas Concert in our beautiful Anglican Chapel.  

See our Christmas opening times to plan your visit over the festive season.

Late Night Christmas Shopping at Arnos Vale

Thurs 26, Friday 27 & Sat 28 Nov 4pm-7pm
Thurs 3, Fri 4 & Sat 5 Dec 4pm -7pm

Looking for thoughtful gifts, beautiful cards and festive treats this Christmas? Join us at the Arnos Vale Gift Shop for some extra Christmas shopping evenings!

Browse our lovely selection of unique gifts, Christmas cards, delicious food and drink, festive hampers and Christmas trees — perfect for finding something special for loved ones or treating yourself.  We'll also be selling our beautiful Christmas trees.
Best of all, all proceeds go towards supporting Arnos Vale and helping us care for this special place. Discover our shop. 

Christmas events 

Christmas Market | Sat 5 & Sunday 6 Dec 10am - 3pm
Our annual event is even bigger than ever with two days of local stalls, handmade gifts, crafts, and festive food and drink. Find out more. Find out more.

The Art of the Broom: Yuletide Hearth Brooms workshop | Fri 11 Dec 10am-2pm
Join Bristol Broomworks for a creative workshop crafting your  own yuletide hearth broom. Find out more.

Christmas Memorial Service | Saturday 12 December 1pm
Our annual memorial service in the Anglican Chapel to remember loved ones at Christmas. Find out more. 

Christmas Carol Concert | Sunday 13 December 2pm 
Join us for a magical afternoon of music, stories and festive cheer. Book now. 

The History of Christmas talk| Wednesday 16 December 6:30pm

Professor Ronald Hutton explores the deep and fascinating history of Christmas, tracing its evolution from ancient seasonal celebrations to the modern holiday we recognise today. Book tickets. 

Bristol Film Festival Christmas Season | Tuesday 22 December 

Bristol Film Festival returns to Arnos Vale Cemetery, for a very different kind of Christmas celebration. Enjoy cult Christmas classics including Gremlins, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands on the big screen. Find out more.

Twixmas Classic Tour | Monday 28 December 1.30pm
Blow off the Christmas cobwebs with a guided walk through our beautiful cemetery, where you'll explore its history, symbols, notable residents, and landscape. Book now. 

Family activities

Stomping Story - Stickman | Monday, 21 December 2026 at 10.30 - 11.15am & 11.30 - 12.15pm
Join us for a journey through the seasons and discover who helps the stick man return to his stick family and make some sticky art to take home. Book now. 

Winter Crafts Workshop | Monday 21st December 1.30pm-2.15pm and 2.30pm-3.15pm

Join in with leaf crafts, stick creations, and make a lovely decoration and more. Find out more. 

Winter senses treasure hunt
Monday 28 December to Sunday 3 January

Discover the cemetery this festive season in a whole new way with our Winter Senses Treasure Hunt! Pick up a treasure hunt box and set off on a sensory adventure, exploring the sights, sounds, textures and hidden wonders of the winter landscape. Try out the challenges, follow your curiosity and see what seasonal treasures you can find along the way.

Collect your treasure hunt box from the shop between 10.30am and 4pm daily.