VISITING ARNOS VALE
Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington.
We're outside of Bristol's Clean Air Zone, but please be aware of it if you're driving through the city centre to get to us.
Opening hours
- Vehicle gates on Bath Road are open from 9am - 5pm, every day.
- The pedestrian gates are always open.
- Our Gift Shop is open from 10.30am - 4pm.
- Our Café is open daily 10am-4pm.
- The Books of Remembrance room, and Toilets are all open from 10am - 4pm.
- The Anglican Chapel is open daily, except when we have a private event.
If you'd like to bring a group on an unaccompanied visit, please contact us in advance so that we can help you find a suitable date.
Dogs are welcome to explore the site, but must be kept on leads. Please clear up mess; bag and bin.
Visit our Shop and Cafe
Our gift shop is located at The East Lodge by the main gates.Supported by volunteers the shop is open daily 10.30am-4pm.
Our team will welcome any questions you have about The Cemetery and our services.
Our Cafe is located at The Spielman Centre. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Open daily 10am-4pm
Visitor toilets are located at The Spielman Centre.
Access information
The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible. However:
- There is a blue badge parking space outside each chapel.
- The Ceremonial Way, leading from the main gates to the Anglican Chapel, Spielman Centre and café, is flat and fully tarmacked.
- The café and the Spielman Centre have sloped access and steps with handrails.
- There is a lift to the accessible toilet.
- Temporary ramps lead into both the West Lodge (Books of Remembrance room) and the East Lodge (shop and reception).
Getting here
You can find us on the map below.
- By bicycle: bike racks are available.
- On foot: enter from the main Bath Road entrance, from Cemetery Road, or via Arnos Park.
- 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 in your sat-nav to bring you to the main Bath Road entrance. There is limited parking by the chapels.
Gift Shop and Reception
Discover unusual, heart-warming or locally made items.
Our gift shop is located at The East Lodge by the main gates. With a range of handmade arts and crafts, books, children's toys, stationary, plants and more. From greetings cards to books about Victorian gardens, we have a wide selection to delight gardeners, children, history-lovers and more.
We also provide Logs
Bags of logs are available for purchase. All our wood has been felled and dried here. Volunteers split our logs. Make us your supplier of well-seasoned ash and sycamore. We supply logs in bags, or larger unbagged loads. Our logs are certified as Ready To Burn. Make an enquiry at the shop.
Atrium Café at Arnos Vale
The cafe is situated in the glass pavilion and terrace at the Spielman Centre. It's the perfect place to relax after a woodland walk.
Our team welcome you to enjoy our outdoor hidden terrace, nestled in the backdrop of the woods. Our menu has something for everyone, with light bites served all day, and lunch plates 11-2. We cater for dietaries and children. Bookings for groups is available, please call ahead.
When you buy from our cafe you're supporting our charity, Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust, and all the incredible work we do to maintain this space and share it with the community.
Please drop a line with any enquiries to: info@arnosvale.org.uk
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
