Saturday 2nd July

9:30am-12:30pm

Anglican Chapel and on the grounds

Discover how to care for your most treasured possessions. From old photographs to vintage clothing, this course will tell you how to keep them looking their best for future generations.

Using the fantastic archive and collections at Arnos Vale, take a journey into the past. Learn the skills needed to care for precious possessions correctly. Find out the do and and don't of cleaning and storing. Understand what makes things decay and how to slow the process. The session will be an informative workshop with practical activities. You will go away armed with the skills to clearn, store and display your items. The workshop will include a series of practical activities in and outdoors. This workshop is run by Janine Marriott (MSc). An experienced museum curator and learning coordinator at Arnos Vale.

How to Book

Tickets are £15 for the half day workshop.

You can purchase your tickets via secure on-line payment by following the Paypal link below.

Alternatively please visit the Box Office Reception located in the Gift Shop of the East Lodge building. This building is located to the left of the cemetery from the main Bath Road entrance. Reception is open from Monday - Saturday 10:00-4:00pm.

You can also send a cheque, made payable to Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust to the following address and your tickets will be posted out to you. Please add the £1.00 P&P to the total amount if you prefer to purchase your tickets this way. Address: Arnos Vale Cemetery, West Lodge, Bath Road, BS4 3EW.

For more information please contact the box office on 0117 971 9117 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please also take a moment to read our access guide to ensure you visit Arnos Vale safely

Can't make this event?  Then how about one of our other exciting events for 201; Arnos Vale Animals Guided Tour 26th July, Gurrillustration with Simon Gurr on 30th July, Halloween heritage Guided Tour in October, Owl Prowl guided tour in November and our War Graves Tour also in November. There are other exciting events planned for 2011 - please visit our events listing page for all the details