VISITING ARNOS VALE
Opening hours
Vehicle gates, Bath Road are open 9am-5pm
Pedestrian gates remain open
Cafe | Open daily 10am -4pm
Shop | Open daily 10.30am -4pm
Books of Remembrance | Open daily 10.30am-4pm
Chapels | Open daily 9.30am- 4.30pm, except when in use for private functions
Toilets are located at The Cafe
Dogs are welcome to explore the site, but must be kept on leads. Please be sure to clear up mess.
Our shop is at The East Lodge, by the main gates.
Open daily 10.30am-4pm
Our team of volunteers will welcome any questions you have about your visit.
Our Cafe is at The Spielman Centre.
Open daily 10am-4pm
Visitor toilets are located at The Spielman Centre.
For enquiries or bookings, contact info@arnosvale.org.uk
Access information
The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible.
- Blue badge parking spaces are at each chapel
- The Ceremonial Way leading from the main gates to the Anglican Chapel, Spielman Centre and Café, is flat and tarmacked
- Café and Spielman Centre have sloped access with handrails
- Accessible toilet at Spielman (lift access)
- Ramp access to both the West Lodge (Books of Remembrance room) and the East Lodge (shop and reception).
Getting here
Find us on the map below.
- On foot or bike Enter from Bath Road entrance, Cemetery Road, or Arnos Park. Bike racks available
- By train The nearest station is Temple Meads, a mile to the west
- By bus Services 1, X39, 57, 178 and 349 stop by the Bath Road gates
- By car Use postcode BS4 3EW for the main Bath Road entrance. There is limited parking by the chapels.
We are outside Bristol's Bristol's Clean Air Zone but please be aware of it if you're coming from city centre.
Getting in Touch
Cemetery Services
For funeral, interment, and scattering enquiries, contact Vanessa Spencer at vanessa.spencer@arnosvale.org.uk or 0117 971 9117
For record searches, make a record search enquiry
Support Us
Donate, visit support Arnos Vale or email fundraising@arnosvale.org.uk
For all other enquiries, please email info@arnosvale.org.uk, or call 0117 971 9117.
Taking Care Around the Site
Taking Care around the Site
Exploring is great fun, but please take care around Arnos Vale for your own safety.
The historic nature of the site, the age and fragility of its structures and the rich abundance of wildlife means that great care needs to be taken when exploring. Please don't stray from the marked paths as there are areas of concealed subsidence, collapsing graves and unexpected branches and brambles. Some paths are steep making them unsuitable for wheelchairs or prams. Please avoid cordoned off areas for your own safety.
If you decide to explore unsurfaced minor paths, we advise you wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Always be aware that stonework may topple or crack, that paths may be slippery and that there are many trip hazards; fallen branches, roots, animal burrows and sunken stones.
See the site's notice-boards for further Health and Safety advice, including seasonal hazards and what to do in the unfortunate event of an accident.
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
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
