We offer a public programme of lectures and study days and workshops for adults.  You can also join a specialist tour, visit our fascinating exhibitions, search our burial records database and use our research facilities.  Sign up to receive our regular newsletters to keep updated on developments at Arnos Vale.

Tours & Talks
A series of themed talks and tours throughout the year from leading academics and experts.

Further & Higher Education

Bespoke tours and talks for college and university students (from £5 per student, £5 per adult).  Tour themes: Victorian Garden Cemeteries, the Development of Arnos Vale Cemetery, Boundries, Ceremonial Way, Wildlife, Woodlands, War Graves or Sculpture.

Unfacilitated visits: £1.50 per student (please note: Independently led visits must still be booked in advance for Health & Safety reasons. Any unexpected school groups may be turned away.)

Academic Research

Research is part of the ongoing work of the Public Engagement Team.  We are keen to welcome students, academics and adult learners.  Significant raw data is held at Arnos Vale, offering an invaluable resource to those who want to study the lives of those buried here, urban wildlife, the Victorian way of life and death, funeral rites and symbols and related matters.  The learning department is also keen to offer placements for students and welcomes partnership with further and higher education centres.

To discuss the Trust's own research plans or initiate new explorations, please contact the Learning Team by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephoning on 0117 971 9117.

AVCT Publications

Useful Links

• Cemetery Research Group has undertaken a number of studies and projects
• The National Federation of Cemetery Friends is a valuable resource
• The Scottish Graveyards site provides information on gravestone recording
• Caring for God's acre provides information on conservation
• The Commonwealth War Graves Commission holds details of national and international war graves
• The Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe holds information on European cemeteries
• The Mausolea and Monuments Trust can advise on preservation and restoration
• Bristol and Avon Family History Society can help with family history research enquiries in Somerset
• The National Monuments Record hold information on listed buildings and monuments
• Ancestry.com has a useful source of family history information

Family History Research

Family history research is a vital part of the work of Arnos Vale.  Our database can be searched for burials, interments and cremations.  We also offer courses on family history researching.  We can search our burial records database for information on your family history and you are able to use our research facilities.