Step into 45 acres of stunning woodland habitat in the heart of Bristol. Arnos Vale Cemetery is the perfect location for couples looking for a unique wedding setting in Bristol. Discover our woodland wedding venue, the Underwood Centre, set in the breathtaking surroundings of our natural forest ecosystem. This secret escape is the perfect natural getaway, its hard to believe its just a stones throw away from the city centre. The iconic Spielman Centre is the perfect fusion of elegant Victorian architecture and modern glass design. Picture yourselves walking up the grand steps between the elegant pillars leading to the impressive double wooden doors and the majestic interior. Our third venue, the Anglican Chapel, is an elegant Grade II listed building, licensed for Church of England ceremonies. The wide ornate steps lead into the chapel making a wonderful entrance opening into our grandest space. With our stunning central location, a choice of catering options and the combination of unique venues, Arnos Vale is the perfect location for a bespoke wedding in Bristol.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Sam

It's great to hear from you! I know there's a lot of information, and it can be quite daunting at first, so please contact me with any questions and I’ll do my best to help.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2012

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Arnos Vale Cemetery

Wedding Venue Type

Garden / Outdoor

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

140

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Landscaped Gardens

City View

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

Our caterers have been carefully selected by us for their excellent service and quality menus suiting a range of budgets and styles. Choose from rustic or informal dining to a sit-down banquet. See our catering brochure for more information. We provide in-house drinks receptions with choices from locally-sourced brewers and distilleries. To read more about our drinks packages, see our drinks menu.

Pricing for Arnos Vale Cemetery

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,600 - £4,600

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Reviews for Arnos Vale Cemetery
(14)

Alistair and Natalie

Happy couple married in November

November 2024

Beautiful November Wedding

A beautiful venue for our wedding. We had a change of coordinator during the planning process and some of the things promised by the first one didn't happen which is unfortunate but understandable. Sophie our coordinator was so enthusiastic at our meetings, very responsive to our emails and answered questions as they came up. The venue was very attentive, we had a number of guests with varied mobility difficulties and the Speilman centre was very accessible. It is a long journey from the Anglican Chapel to the toilet though! The Arnos Vale staff on the day were helpful and professional. Because you are limited in your choice of caterers this can push the price up but we were fortunate as the caterer we chose was delicious. All in all a beautiful and unusual place to get married.

Thom Wood

Happy couple married in December

April 2023

From start to finish Buffy and the teams involved made our wedding stress free and when the big day came it went absolutely flawlessly

From start to finish Buffy and the teams involved made our wedding stress free and when the big day came it went absolutely flawlessly! I know newly weds say their wedding was perfect but ours truly was and the staff and teams involved made that come to life. Both Gem, Myself and our families would like to thank all of you for your hard work and professionalism throughout. If you are thinking about having your wedding here DO IT! The beauty in the grounds is next level, the Spielman and the Anglican are both gorgeous! Again thank you to everyone who made our day the best of our lives!

Johanna and Alex

Happy couple married in June

June 2019

Wonderful party!

We're slowly recovering from our wonderful party - it was such a great day but we're knackered now!

Erika and Tristan

Happy couple married in May

May 2019

Thank you to everyone at Arnos Vale.

The process from start to finish was well organised, friendly and professional. The venue is beautiful and the staff are fantastic. We loved that everything was so flexible so that we could create a day that was personal to us. Buffy was amazing and made everything so easy for us during the planning and on the day, we couldn't have done it without her. Thank you to everyone at Arnos Vale.

Nick and Holly

Happy couple married in April

April 2019

The most amazing venue.

The most amazing venue. The most amazing staff. Everything was perfect. Buffy was the most understanding, enthusiastic person who makes everything so easy and chilled.

Amy and Dan

Happy couple married in April

April 2019

We had the most amazing wedding experience

We had the most amazing wedding experience at Arnos Vale. The location was beautiful, the food was delicious and the organisation throughout and on the day was fantastic! We would highly recommend getting married at this atmospheric and unique setting! Buffy was incredibly supportive and great throughout!

Fern and Jason

Happy couple married in August

December 2018

I truly cannot thank the team enough

Buffy and Kate’s Kitchen were helpful and informative at every step in the planning. Our day was absolutely perfect and all of our guests had an amazing time. I truly cannot thank the team enough for making our special day extra extra special. Buffy was amazing all day and all of the run up to our wedding. There is nothing she could have done better for us, she was fantastic.

Natalie and Helen

Happy couple married in August

December 2018

Our day was incredible!

Our day was incredible. Not only does this venue offer a relaxed environment to get married in - the staff from Arnos vale and Kate’s kitchen really add to the specialness of the day. The food and drinks choices are fantastic, the facilities great and there’s so much opportunity to put a mark on your day. All staff are happy to help and contribute. Couldn’t ask for more. Buffy is worth her weight in gold! Played an instrumental part in ensuring the day went as planned and she went above and beyond. V impressed.

Briony and Lonie

Happy couple married in September

December 2018

AMAZING <3

You were an absolute pleasure to share on our special day. We cannot thank you enough!

Charlotte and Mark

Happy couple married in September

December 2018

It felt like magic!

A lot of people can’t see the potential of Arnos Vale as people shy away from the fact it’s a cemetery. However, as soon as we walked through the gates it felt like magic! Our wedding flowed so well using both the Anglican Chapel and Spielman Centre. The catering team (Cleverchefs) are outstanding and Buffy is phenomenal! The Cleverchefs team provided an excellent and seamless service. We had the best day of our lives and were extremely happy with the five star waiting team and especially Nick. Buffy is a real asset to the Arnos Vale team and she really made our wedding day.

Location & Contact Details for Arnos Vale Cemetery

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Arnos Vale lies close to Bristol's city centre on the A4 Bath Road, at Brislington. We're outside of Bristol's Clean Air Zone, but please be aware of it if you're driving through the city centre to get to us.