Arnos Vale Cemetery

Arnos Vale Cemetery

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.

Café

The café 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.

Opening Times

Please check with the venue for the most up-to-date information.

  • Gates Open

  • Sunday: 9am - 5pm
  • Monday: 9am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 5pm
  • Friday: 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 5pm

  • Cafe

  • Sunday: 10am - 4pm
  • Monday: 10am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 10am - 4pm
  • Friday: 10am - 4pm
  • Saturday: 10am - 4pm

  • Gift Shop

  • Sunday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Monday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Friday: 10:30am - 4pm
  • Saturday: 10:30am - 4pm


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