Step into a secret world
Discover our unique heritage in the heart of Bristol, and enter 45 green acres of spectacular Victorian Garden Cemetery.
Find out more about the history of the city, told in a leafy and tranquil setting , rich in architecture, fascinating trails and nature walks.
"Bristol's hidden gem. We love nothing more than going for a walk at Arnos Vale and the kids love exploring!"
Our Cemetery Services
A tranquil resting place in a vibrant landscape
Arnos Vale has been re-established as a serene final resting place, a beautiful natural landscape, and a welcoming location that encourages visitors to celebrate life and remember those who’ve passed.
"It is the best example of a cemetery I know and I'm glad Arnos Vale are looking after my loved ones"
Latest News
Upcoming Events
- August 1, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 8, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 22, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 29, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Yoga for all on Tuesdays, 6.30 – 8pm in the Spielman Centre. A drop in class over the summer – where weather permits we’ll work outside. Starts Tue 11th July. £12 per class – your sixth class is free! First week free to new students. A drop in class over the summer – where weather (more…)
- After Hours Tour
August 4, 2017
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore the ethereal beauty of Bristol’s “Necropolis” in this Night tour. A tour revealing the darker side of Arnos Vale at dusk, in an atmospheric exploration of tragic tales, folk customs and funeral etiquette of Victorian society. You’ll travel along paths overhung with creeping branches, descend into the mortuary crypt and listen out for things (more…)
- August 7, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 4, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 9, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 6, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 4, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join friend of Arnos Vale, Ian Coombs for a regular Photography Project Club on Mondays, 10am – 12pm (meet at the Anglican Chapel) The cost is £5 per head on the day, and all monies are donated to the cemetery. This is a projects club, rather than a teaching club although help will be given (more…)