Find out what’s on at Arnos Vale Cemetery – family events, workshops , talks and tours
What's On
February 3, 2026
FAMILY: FREE Nature Sessions for Babies & Toddlers
April 11, 2022
TOUR: An informative ramble around our lovely cemetery every Saturday at 1:30pm
April 25, 2023
FAMILY: A brilliant bug hunt for little people.
September 20, 2023
FAMILY : Explore the brilliant butterflies of the cemetery this half-term with a free trail!
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: An illustrated talk tracing the rise of cremation in Britain from the first cremation in 1885 to modern trends such as direct cremation and water cremation.
January 6, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Take part in our informal wildlife count for Love Your Burial Ground Week
March 16, 2026
TOUR: Join us to uncover unusual stories ‘buried’ here - stories of murder, rioting, adultery, and much more!
March 16, 2026
TOUR: Join this tour to uncover chilling tales of drownings, hangings, murder, accidents, and diseases.
April 8, 2026
TOUR: Discover fascinating facts and top tree tips.
April 12, 2022
TOUR: Join ecologist Mary on a tour of our beautiful seasonal flowers.
April 7, 2026
SPECIAL EVENT: Join wellbeing coach Dr Miriam Ricci for a calming and creative outdoor Summer workshop in the beautiful woodland of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
April 18, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT: Gather to drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death
March 16, 2026
SPECIAL EVENT: A 75-minute 4Beat Practice, followed by coffees, teas, treats, and chats - an energising way to begin your Sunday.
February 11, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Join Dr Miriam Ricci, certified wellbeing coach, for a gentle 90‑minute guided walk designed to help you slow down, feel calmer and reconnect with nature.
November 28, 2025
SPECIAL EVENT: Join us for Haunts Curiosity Shoppe's Witchcraft & Oddities Fair
March 10, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Explore how Highgate Cemetery has appeared in film and TV—from horror to Dickens adaptations—and what these portrayals reveal about the cemetery’s history, writers, and cultural reputation beyond its “vampire” image.
March 16, 2026
ONLINE TALK: Exploring the story of the Hancock family, travelling fairground showpeople of the West Country, and the challenges of researching their lives before the advent of online records.
September 25, 2025
TALK: Professor Ronald Hutton explores the deep and fascinating history of Christmas, from ancient seasonal celebrations to the modern holiday we recognise today
