Find out what’s on at Arnos Vale Cemetery – family events, workshops , talks and tours
What's On
June 24, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Red Rope Theatre Company are returning this November...
June 4, 2025
CHRISTMAS: Join us this festive season for a magical programme of events at Arnos Vale.
April 11, 2022
TOUR: An informative ramble around our lovely cemetery every Saturday at 1:30pm
May 3, 2023
TOUR: Discover fascinating facts and top tree tips.
April 18, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT: Gather to drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death
September 25, 2025
TALK: The cholera epidemics of the 19th century helped to transform Bristol over a matter of decades even as they caused fear in the population.
September 19, 2024
SPECIAL EVENT: Get creative this Christmas with wreath workshops!
October 7, 2025
TALK: Come face-to-face with the often-forgotten individuals who make up the University of Bristol’s historical Anatomical Collection.
July 11, 2023
Tour: join our Wonderful Women Tour to hear about some of the magnificent women remembered here
July 8, 2025
MARKET: Celebrate the season at Arnos Vale with local stalls, handmade gifts, crafts, and festive food and drink
October 8, 2024
SPECIAL EVENT: Embark on a transformative journey in our Anglican Chapel!
November 10, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT: Please join us at our annual memorial service and candle-lighting
November 7, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT: Our annual carol concert led by Bristol Chamber Choir
November 15, 2023
FAMILY EVENT: Join us for a journey and discover who helps the Stick Man get back to the family tree.
September 19, 2023
FAMILY: Get creative with this lovely family activity and make some kid-friendly crafts to take away.
April 25, 2023
FAMILY:Fun winter activity that teachs Knife skills and knife safety for kids
June 28, 2023
FAMILY: Have a go at making a fire and toast some 'smores
February 11, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Join Dr Miriam Ricci, certified wellbeing coach , for a restorative 90-minute Winter Nature-Connection Walk.
October 21, 2025
TALK: Dive deeply into the uncanny power of derelict mansions, eerie rural landscapes, and downtrodden towns.
January 18, 2024
TOUR: Love of many flavours feature on this special Valentines tour
November 14, 2025
TALK: Death historian Dr Dan O’Brien presents a tour through the unpredictable world of the eighteenth-century burial ground.





















