Arnos Vale Cemetery
Type:Cemetery/Mausoleum
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About
The Bath Road gates are open from 9am - 5pm every day. The cafe is open from 10am-4pm and the gift shop from 10.30am - 4.00pm. Tours and events run throughout the year.
Arnos Vale is internationally recognised as one of Britain’s best examples of a Victorian garden cemetery, set in a leafy 45-acre Arcadian landscape dotted with classical buildings, historic monuments, sweeping carriage drives and leafy walks lined with wildflowers. It is a working cemetery and often described as a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity in an otherwise busy part of a bustling city.
"So beautiful, so original and so unusual that you just can’t fail to fall in love with it!" CAIO (The online guide for world travellers)
The small team of staff and volunteers work hard to protect and enhance this special place for visitors to enjoy. Entry is free, however donations are welcome.
Cafe
The cafe is in a beautiful glass pavilion adjacent to the Spielman Centre. It’s the perfect place to meet up with friends for coffee and cake.
Wildlife
If wildlife is your thing, then Arnos Vale reveals wonderful surprises throughout the year; flowers, fauna, trees, creatures and critters. Not simply an important site for biodiversity, it is also a vital steppingstone in Bristol’s wildlife corridors, connecting wildlife separated by roads and buildings. In the woodland areas you will find primroses, wild garlic, lady’s smock, goldilocks buttercup and many other plants, including some rare national species such as ivy broomrape. Horse chestnut trees, oak, Irish yews, Austrian pines, Western red cedar, Chilean pine, Himalayan cedar, English yews, weeping ash and shrubs such as cherry laurel, Japanese spindle and box. With ever-changing scenery and landscape there is always something new to discover.
War Graves
More than 600 British and Allied soldiers, sailors and airmen from both World Wars and older conflicts are remembered at Arnos Vale Cemetery, including three recipients of Britain’s highest award for valour, the Victoria Cross, and veterans who survived the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo. You can find out more on the Arnos Vale website
Weddings
The two Grade II* Listed buildings are ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Anglican Chapel is available for Anglican Ceremonies and the Spielman Centre is registered for Civil Partnerships and Ceremonies. Arnos Vale even offer woodland weddings in the Underwood Centre where you can have an unusual and laid-back wedding ceremony and celebration in the heart of the site. Suggesting a range of local caterers to choose from, they can cater for any wedding reception from a simple ceremony to sumptuous banquets. Either historic venue can be arranged for receptions, parties and celebrations making Arnos Vale an all-inclusive venue.
Venue Hire
The venues are currently available for meetings, training and away-days, weddings, funerals or celebrations of life.
Visiting
For up to date opening times and to catch up with their latest news go to their website, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Groups Welcome
- Open All Year
Key Features
- Families
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site - limited
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Arnos Vale is located on the A4 (Bath Road) in Brislington. From the M32 motorway, turn left at Cabot Circus and follow signs for the A4, A39 and Temple Meads Railway Station. Continue past the station along the A4 to Bath bearing left at the Three Lamps junction. Continue for approximately half a mile along the Bath Road, and Arnos Vale Cemetery main entrance is on the right hand side. Parking is limited but can be found on site, opposite the cemetery or adjacent to the Cemetery Road entrance near the Wells Road (A37). Cycling Cycling is actively promoted. Access on a bike is via the main entrance off the Bath Road and via the Cemetery Road entrance. Dedicated cycle parking spaces, are available on site at the back of the Visitor Reception building (East Lodge). Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.infoPublic Transport Directions
By Rail Temple Meads Railway Station is less than one mile from the site. Turn left out of the station and follow signs to Bath along the A4. At the Three Lamps junction fork left along the Bath Road. Continue for approximately half a mile, and Arnos Vale Cemetery main entrance is on the right hand side. It is approximately 12 minutes walk from the Station. By Bus There are bus stops directly outside Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road Entrance. From Bristol City Centre bus numbers 1, X39, 57, 178, 349. From Bath please take the X39. From Cribbs Causeway take bus number 1. For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.infoGuide Prices
There is a small charge of all guided tours and any education/group visits. Please contact the office for full list of fees. General admission to the site is free of charge.
