DISCOVER ARNOS VALE
Step into a secret world and discover a unique heritage site in the heart of Bristol, as you enter 45 green acres of spectacular Victorian Garden Cemetery.
With so much to discover for all ages at Arnos Vale, here are some of the activities you can enjoy during your visit.
Self-guided walks
Fascinating exhibitions
Tours and talks
Delicious coffee & treats
Gift Shop & more trails
Get our Discovery Trail Map...
Discover the people, wildlife and history that make Arnos Vale so special. Get your free Discovery Trail leaflet at the gift shop in the East Lodge or download the trail map now.
Bristol’s hidden gem. We love nothing more than going for a walk at Arnos Vale and the kids love exploring!
Find out more about the history of the city, told in a leafy and tranquil setting, rich in architecture, fascinating trails and nature walks.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Enjoy exploring our trails with your children or join an expert-led activity in the school holidays.
Arnos Vale is a magical outdoor classroom full of rich activities to inspire young minds. Take your children on one of our specially designed walks around the 45 acre site or join a guided tour or event - many of which are suitable for families during the school holidays.
UNIQUE VENUE HIRE
Arnos Vale is home to a selection of fabulous venues perfect for any occasion.
From the impressive Anglican Chapel to the Spielman Centre, with its fusion of elegant Victorian architecture and modern glass panelling, and our Underwood Centre, nestled in the woodland, our venues are truly unique. We are licensed for weddings and events.
The living and the dead,
The awake and the sleeping,
The young and the old
are all one and the same.
HERACLITUS
Arnos Vale is run by a small charity - Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust. We rely on your support and donations to keep us going. If you enjoyed your visit please thank us by donating so that we can continue to protect and care for this special place. Thank You
Arnos Vale is a hidden gem, a beautiful green oasis in the heart of the city telling the history of Bristol in a perfectly laid out trail.
