Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
West Lodge, Bath Road
Bristol
City of Bristol
BS4 3EW
England
Website
Telephone
0117 9719117
Arnos Vale Cemetery is one of the earliest and most important working Victorian cemeteries in the UK.
Venue Type:
Heritage site, Museum, Science centre, Garden, parklands or rural site, Industrial heritage site, Environmental or ecological centre, Sacred space, Ship or maritime heritage site, Historic house or home, Architecture centre
Additional info
East Lodge: Visitor Reception and Gift Shop provide all the introductory information you need for a visit to Arnos Vale. External ramp provides wheelchair access up the listed building's steps.
West Lodge: Exhibition on ground floor "The Creation of Arnos Vale" including exhibition films, tactile map, historic artefacts and Books of Remembrance. External ramp for wheelchair access.
Spielman Centre: Stunning conversion of the historic Nonconformist Chapel into a fully-accessible learning and community space with a glass atrium. Exhibition "Behind the Scenes" in the historic crematorium basement explores the history of cremation, including some historic artefacts such as a coffin lift, furnace, coffin bier and cremulator.
Visitor WCs are to be found in the basement, accessible by stairs or lift.
Community learning space and cafe are on the ground floor, with lovely outdoor terrace for sunny seating.
Anglican Chapel: Beautiful restored Victorian interior with fine acoustics. The location for our popular evening events including concerts, talks and theatre.
Murders, Medicine & Mushrooms Workshop
Join in with a range of games and activities then handle some real historic objects all related to medicine and the human body. Learn some gross facts, find out about murders, medicine and discover what plants are useful in medicine today. Please come dressed for all weathers. This event will begin at the Spielman Centre and continue outdoors. The route may be muddy but is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Buy tickets in person, on tel: 0117 9719117 extn 214 or at http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/509-murders-medicine-a-mushrooms.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
12:30-1:30pm
Admission
Tickets are £7.00 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children). Please note tickets not purchased in person will have an additional £1.50 added to cover P&P. Booking essential, as places are limited.
Murders, Medicine & Mushrooms Workshop
Join in with a range of games and activities then handle some real historic objects all related to medicine and the human body. Learn some gross facts, find out about murders, medicine and discover what plants are useful in medicine today. Please come dressed for all weathers. This event will begin at the Spielman Centre and continue outdoors. The route may be muddy but is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Buy tickets in person, on tel: 0117 9719117 extn 214 or at http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/509-murders-medicine-a-mushrooms.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
9:30-10:30am
Admission
Tickets are £7.00 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children). Please note tickets not purchased in person will have an additional £1.50 added to cover P&P. Booking essential, as places are limited.
Murders, Medicine & Mushrooms Workshop
Join in with a range of games and activities then handle some real historic objects all related to medicine and the human body. Learn some gross facts, find out about murders, medicine and discover what plants are useful in medicine today. Please come dressed for all weathers. This event will begin at the Spielman Centre and continue outdoors. The route may be muddy but is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Buy tickets in person, on tel: 0117 9719117 extn 214 or at http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/509-murders-medicine-a-mushrooms.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Tickets are £7.00 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children). Please note tickets not purchased in person will have an additional £1.50 added to cover P&P. Booking essential, as places are limited.
Murders, Medicine & Mushrooms Workshop
Join in with a range of games and activities then handle some real historic objects all related to medicine and the human body. Learn some gross facts, find out about murders, medicine and discover what plants are useful in medicine today. Please come dressed for all weathers. This event will begin at the Spielman Centre and continue outdoors. The route may be muddy but is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Buy tickets in person, on tel: 0117 9719117 extn 214 or at http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/509-murders-medicine-a-mushrooms.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
2-3pm
Admission
Tickets are £7.00 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children). Please note tickets not purchased in person will have an additional £1.50 added to cover P&P. Booking essential, as places are limited.
What's Bugging You? Things That Live On Us.
Human beings haven’t been walking the Earth for very long compared to some of the other creatures that share this planet. Many of them have evolved to take advantage of the ecological niches that abide on or in the human body. Most are harmless and some are actually beneficial, but there are always a few which have to spoil it for the rest. It’s these few that this talk will concentrate on. See website for details of this series of talks. Book in person, on 0117 9719117 ext 214 or at http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/523-whats-bugging-you-things-that-live-on-us.
Suitable for
- 14-15
- 16-17
- Not suitable for children
- Family friendly
When
4-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per teen, accompanying adults free. Please note that all tickets that are not purchased in person will have an additional £1.50 added to cover the cost of P&P.
Website
"Taster Tours" Guided Tours at Arnos Vale
For impromptu taster tours between now and 2013 please enquire at the East Lodge reception on Saturdays about volunteer guide availability for the day. To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about public tours and events at Arnos Vale in 2013.
A short taster tour taking in the main landmarks, monuments and people of Arnos Vale. This is an ideal introduction to the 45-acre site for first-time visitors, or as an overview of the site's history for regular visitors.
Please check with the East Lodge reception on the day to confirm that a tour is running. Then simply turn up, buy a ticket, and go!
Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing to this event.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is not a fully accessible site. This tour route may include some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths. Find out more about visiting Arnos Vale safely.
The cost from March 2013 is £5 per head (no concessions) and there is no need to book! Tickets are sold from the East Lodge shop on the day.
You may want to check the tour is running before venturing out. See the list below of all dates. We do rely on Tour Guide availability and good weather also helps - due to unforeseen circumstances there may be occasions that we are unable to run a tour!
Please check below for dates that the Taster Tours are running or alternatively ring our Reception on 0117 9719117.
Taster Tours normally run on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday each month, and we are pleased to now offer a NEW Taster Tour on the 2nd Sunday per month. Confirmed dates for these tours are listed below:
Saturday 23rd March 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 30th March
NO TOURS WILL RUN THIS EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday 6th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 13th April 1:30pm-3:00pm
Marvellous Medicine Tour
Saturday 14th April
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 20th April 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Saturday 27th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 4th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 11th May 1:30pm-3:00pm
Spring Wildlife Tour
Sunday 12th May
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 18th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 25th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 1st June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 8th June 1:30pm-3:00pm
Sculpture Tour
Sunday 9th June
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 15th June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 22nd June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 29th June 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-2:15pm
Admission
£5
Website
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/300-public-introductory-guided-tours
"Taster Tours" Guided Tours at Arnos Vale
For impromptu taster tours between now and 2013 please enquire at the East Lodge reception on Saturdays about volunteer guide availability for the day. To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about public tours and events at Arnos Vale in 2013.
A short taster tour taking in the main landmarks, monuments and people of Arnos Vale. This is an ideal introduction to the 45-acre site for first-time visitors, or as an overview of the site's history for regular visitors.
Please check with the East Lodge reception on the day to confirm that a tour is running. Then simply turn up, buy a ticket, and go!
Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing to this event.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is not a fully accessible site. This tour route may include some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths. Find out more about visiting Arnos Vale safely.
The cost from March 2013 is £5 per head (no concessions) and there is no need to book! Tickets are sold from the East Lodge shop on the day.
You may want to check the tour is running before venturing out. See the list below of all dates. We do rely on Tour Guide availability and good weather also helps - due to unforeseen circumstances there may be occasions that we are unable to run a tour!
Please check below for dates that the Taster Tours are running or alternatively ring our Reception on 0117 9719117.
Taster Tours normally run on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday each month, and we are pleased to now offer a NEW Taster Tour on the 2nd Sunday per month. Confirmed dates for these tours are listed below:
Saturday 23rd March 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 30th March
NO TOURS WILL RUN THIS EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday 6th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 13th April 1:30pm-3:00pm
Marvellous Medicine Tour
Saturday 14th April
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 20th April 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Saturday 27th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 4th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 11th May 1:30pm-3:00pm
Spring Wildlife Tour
Sunday 12th May
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 18th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 25th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 1st June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 8th June 1:30pm-3:00pm
Sculpture Tour
Sunday 9th June
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 15th June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 22nd June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 29th June 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-3pm
Admission
£5
Website
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/300-public-introductory-guided-tours
Your Arnos Vale - A People’s History of Arnos Vale Cemetery
Your Arnos Vale
“Your Arnos Vale – A people’s history of Arnos Vale Cemetery”
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust has announced the launch of an oral history project, funded by the award of a grant of £35,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and match-funded by the Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery.
About the Project
Your Arnos Vale – a people’s history of Arnos Vale Cemetery is a 12-month community oral history project to commemorate the twentieth century heritage of Arnos Vale through a gathering of people’s memories of the cemetery, spanning the past 25 years.
The project, supported by the Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery, The Post newspaper, M Shed, the University of Bristol and University of the West of England, was launched at the Friends of Arnos Vale’s 25th Anniversary celebrations on 7th October 2012 and will run until September 2013.
What is happening
The project aims to collect 30 interviews from Friends and members of the public who were involved in the campaign to save Arnos Vale in the period 1987-2003. It will also capture memories associated with Arnos Vale over the years from a range of visitors and users.
Visitors are invited along to Four FREE public events at the cemetery in spring 2013:
Sunday 10th March 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 14th April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 12th May 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 9th June 10:00am – 4:00pm
More details about the public events will follow in 2013.
The oral histories gathered in the project will be edited into sound clips for visitors to hear in audio posts across the cemetery, plus downloadable apps for android and iphone, online podcasts and an accompanying trail leaflet. The oral histories will also be added to the cemetery’s historic archive and the oral history collection at M Shed.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Tell us your story
We want to find out from you, in your words, why Arnos Vale means so much to you. This could be because of family – do you have a family grave here? Or a local connection – are you a neighbour? Perhaps you have fond memories of the cemetery as a childhood playground or it was the site of a pivotal life moment for you? Were you part of the campaign to save Arnos Vale? Did you sign the council petition? Were you part of the “Arnos Army” or member of the Friends? For any of these reasons and many others, we would love to hear from you.
Tell Us Your Story - please download and complete a form, collect a flyer from the East Lodge Reception or, alternatively, complete the on-line form on our website
For more information about the project, please email:
YourArnosVale@arnosvale.org.uk or telephone 0117 971 9117.
When
10am-4pm
Where
Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EW
"Taster Tours" Guided Tours at Arnos Vale
For impromptu taster tours between now and 2013 please enquire at the East Lodge reception on Saturdays about volunteer guide availability for the day. To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about public tours and events at Arnos Vale in 2013.
A short taster tour taking in the main landmarks, monuments and people of Arnos Vale. This is an ideal introduction to the 45-acre site for first-time visitors, or as an overview of the site's history for regular visitors.
Please check with the East Lodge reception on the day to confirm that a tour is running. Then simply turn up, buy a ticket, and go!
Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing to this event.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is not a fully accessible site. This tour route may include some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths. Find out more about visiting Arnos Vale safely.
The cost from March 2013 is £5 per head (no concessions) and there is no need to book! Tickets are sold from the East Lodge shop on the day.
You may want to check the tour is running before venturing out. See the list below of all dates. We do rely on Tour Guide availability and good weather also helps - due to unforeseen circumstances there may be occasions that we are unable to run a tour!
Please check below for dates that the Taster Tours are running or alternatively ring our Reception on 0117 9719117.
Taster Tours normally run on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday each month, and we are pleased to now offer a NEW Taster Tour on the 2nd Sunday per month. Confirmed dates for these tours are listed below:
Saturday 23rd March 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 30th March
NO TOURS WILL RUN THIS EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday 6th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 13th April 1:30pm-3:00pm
Marvellous Medicine Tour
Saturday 14th April
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 20th April 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Saturday 27th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 4th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 11th May 1:30pm-3:00pm
Spring Wildlife Tour
Sunday 12th May
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 18th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 25th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 1st June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 8th June 1:30pm-3:00pm
Sculpture Tour
Sunday 9th June
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 15th June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 22nd June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 29th June 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-2:15pm
Admission
£5
Website
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/300-public-introductory-guided-tours
"Taster Tours" Guided Tours at Arnos Vale
For impromptu taster tours between now and 2013 please enquire at the East Lodge reception on Saturdays about volunteer guide availability for the day. To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about public tours and events at Arnos Vale in 2013.
A short taster tour taking in the main landmarks, monuments and people of Arnos Vale. This is an ideal introduction to the 45-acre site for first-time visitors, or as an overview of the site's history for regular visitors.
Please check with the East Lodge reception on the day to confirm that a tour is running. Then simply turn up, buy a ticket, and go!
Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing to this event.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is not a fully accessible site. This tour route may include some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths. Find out more about visiting Arnos Vale safely.
The cost from March 2013 is £5 per head (no concessions) and there is no need to book! Tickets are sold from the East Lodge shop on the day.
You may want to check the tour is running before venturing out. See the list below of all dates. We do rely on Tour Guide availability and good weather also helps - due to unforeseen circumstances there may be occasions that we are unable to run a tour!
Please check below for dates that the Taster Tours are running or alternatively ring our Reception on 0117 9719117.
Taster Tours normally run on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday each month, and we are pleased to now offer a NEW Taster Tour on the 2nd Sunday per month. Confirmed dates for these tours are listed below:
Saturday 23rd March 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 30th March
NO TOURS WILL RUN THIS EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday 6th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 13th April 1:30pm-3:00pm
Marvellous Medicine Tour
Saturday 14th April
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 20th April 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Saturday 27th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 4th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 11th May 1:30pm-3:00pm
Spring Wildlife Tour
Sunday 12th May
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 18th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 25th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 1st June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 8th June 1:30pm-3:00pm
Sculpture Tour
Sunday 9th June
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 15th June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 22nd June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 29th June 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-2:15pm
Admission
£5
Website
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/300-public-introductory-guided-tours
"Taster Tours" Guided Tours at Arnos Vale
For impromptu taster tours between now and 2013 please enquire at the East Lodge reception on Saturdays about volunteer guide availability for the day. To arrange a bespoke group tour please look at our Private Tours page. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about public tours and events at Arnos Vale in 2013.
A short taster tour taking in the main landmarks, monuments and people of Arnos Vale. This is an ideal introduction to the 45-acre site for first-time visitors, or as an overview of the site's history for regular visitors.
Please check with the East Lodge reception on the day to confirm that a tour is running. Then simply turn up, buy a ticket, and go!
Please wear sensible shoes and warm waterproof clothing to this event.
Arnos Vale Cemetery is not a fully accessible site. This tour route may include some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths. Find out more about visiting Arnos Vale safely.
The cost from March 2013 is £5 per head (no concessions) and there is no need to book! Tickets are sold from the East Lodge shop on the day.
You may want to check the tour is running before venturing out. See the list below of all dates. We do rely on Tour Guide availability and good weather also helps - due to unforeseen circumstances there may be occasions that we are unable to run a tour!
Please check below for dates that the Taster Tours are running or alternatively ring our Reception on 0117 9719117.
Taster Tours normally run on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday each month, and we are pleased to now offer a NEW Taster Tour on the 2nd Sunday per month. Confirmed dates for these tours are listed below:
Saturday 23rd March 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 30th March
NO TOURS WILL RUN THIS EASTER WEEKEND
Saturday 6th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 13th April 1:30pm-3:00pm
Marvellous Medicine Tour
Saturday 14th April
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 20th April 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Saturday 27th April 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 4th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 11th May 1:30pm-3:00pm
Spring Wildlife Tour
Sunday 12th May
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 17th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 18th May
Museums at Night Tour
Saturday 25th May 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 1st June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 8th June 1:30pm-3:00pm
Sculpture Tour
Sunday 9th June
New Taster Tour - Your Arnos Vale Community Event
Saturday 15th June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 22nd June 1:30pm-2:15pm
Saturday 29th June 1:30pm-2:!5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1:30-2:15pm
Admission
£5
Website
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/eventsandactivities/300-public-introductory-guided-tours
Getting there
Getting Here
Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington. Pedestrians have a choice of three entry points - from the Bath Road; from Cemetery Road (off the A37 Wells Road) or via Arnos Park. The nearest train station is Temple Meads, located just under a mile east of the site. Bus services 1, X39, 57, 178 and 349 stop outside the Bath Road gates. There is parking for bicycles at the back of the Visitor Reception (East Lodge). Parking on site is limited and vehicles must enter via Bath Road.
More travel information and a map can be found at:
http://www.arnosvale.org.uk/index.php/visitus/travel-directions
