Meet the Pipistrelle Bats at Bodmin Jail This Easter!
26 March 2025
With its quiet, dark spaces, the jail makes a perfect roosting spot for these amazing bats. They sleep through the day and then head out at dusk to feed, using…
Batty About Bats: A Half-Term Adventure at Bodmin Jail
06 February 2025
A Haven for Bats
Bodmin Jail is more than just a historic site—it’s a vital sanctuary for some of Britain’s rarest bat species. Seven species, including the Common Pipistrelle, Brown…
Vinegar Valentines: The Darker Side of Love at Bodmin Jail
05 February 2025
A Valentine’s Tradition of Love… and Scorn
During the height of Valentine’s Day mania in the 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of cards were exchanged across Britain. But among…
The Murder of Charlotte Dymond: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Justice at Bodmin Jail
04 February 2025
A Crime That Shocked Cornwall
Charlotte Dymond, a dairy maid, had been brutally murdered near Rough Tor, her throat slashed in what many believed to be a crime of passion.…
Beast of Bodmin colouring sheet download
06 December 2024
Calling all artists...
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the realm of mythical beasts. As we gear up to celebrate the mesmerising Beast of Bodmin Carnival on…
Why visit Bodmin Jail this Halloween
04 October 2024
Self-Guided Entry and The Haunted Gallery
Visitors can begin their Halloween journey with Self-Guided Entry to Bodmin Jail, allowing them to explore the eerie corridors and learn about the rich…
Halloween Traditions and Their Origins
03 October 2024
The practice of trick-or-treating originates in the winding history of Samhain, where communities would leave food offerings at their doorsteps to appease restless spirits. English children would go ‘guiding’ or…
The History of Halloween
03 October 2024
Halloween traces its roots back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celts and their festival of Samhain.
Celebrated on the evening of October 31st, Samhain marked the end of the…
'Jack the Ripper' in Bodmin Jail?
04 May 2024
The paranoia and fear this name created caused accusations and suspicions across the country as a whole, Cornwall not being left out. The County saw a few men arrested and…
Twilight Tours – Entertaining Executions
10 April 2024
You may be aware that here at Bodmin Jail we hanged 55 prisoners by a mixture of short drop & long drop hanging executions. If you’ve visited us previously, then…
Bodmin Jail wins international Tripadvisor award
26 March 2024
Bodmin Jail has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for attractions.
The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great reviews over the last…
Lights Out! Bodmin Jail Unveils the Ultimate Half-Term Thrill
08 February 2024
Bodmin Jail invites thrill-seekers and the bravest among us to experience the spine-chilling allure of "Lights Out!" – the Southwest's latest scare attraction. Set against the backdrop of the jail's…
Christmas in a Victorian prison
11 December 2023
Here are some aspects of how Christmas might have been observed in a Victorian prison:
1. A Bleak Environment: Prisons in the Victorian era were often grim and harsh places.…
Unveiling the Enigmatic Origins of Krampus: A Dive into the Dark Side of Holiday Folklore
04 December 2023
The Ancient Roots
The tale of Krampus finds its roots in pre-Christian Alpine traditions, where the winter solstice was celebrated with various rituals to ward off evil spirits. One such…
Unwrapping the Magic: The Origins of Santa's Reindeer
27 November 2023
The Oldest Reindeer Herder: Sámi People
The story of Santa's reindeer begins with the indigenous Sámi people, who have herded and domesticated reindeer for centuries. The Sámi, who reside in…