Becky Bettesworth
01 April 2020
Commissioned artist for Bodmin Jail
The internationally renowned Devon artist, Becky Bettesworth, has been commissioned to create a very special, exclusive artwork for Bodmin Jail, which will only be available…
Beast of Bodmin
05 February 2020
Is there such a creature?
The so-called Beast of Bodmin Moor has sparked stories and legends for three decades about a phantom black cat the size of a puma stalking…
Meet the GM - Martin Lyall
05 February 2020
Those of you who have visited Bodmin recently will have noticed the tall, yellow crane and scaffolding surrounding the town’s most historic and iconic building.
Cornwall’s former county jail which…
Charity of the Year 2020
22 January 2020
Bodmin Jail nominates the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust as its supported charity for 2020.
Our Cornwall Air Ambulance flies more than 800 missions every year bringing vital emergency medical treatment…
Working with Falmouth University
22 January 2020
Design exclusive to Bodmin Jail
In 2019 Bodmin Jail put a tender out to the talented students of Falmouth University; looking for an alternative design for a brand new range…
Plant a Tree – Protect a Tree
17 January 2020
Seymac Distribution Services and Bodmin Jail have been working together to reduce their carbon footprint during the production and distribution of their marketing literature; working together for a better future.…
Fundraising success for Bodmin Jail
03 December 2019
£1900 raised for Cornwall Hospice Care in memorabilia auction.
It was a full house on Sunday 3rd November as Bodmin Jail hosted one last event before closing its doors for…
Jail Break for Bodmin
08 October 2019
Bodmin Jail, one of Cornwall’s most loved historical attractions and Cornwall’s former County Gaol, announces today that it will close its doors for a 6-month period from 4th November 2019…
Fun bat facts
28 August 2019
Bats are incredible creatures. Below are some fun bat facts so you can learn more about these interesting animals!
- Bats are flying mammals.
- While others can glide, bats are the…
Bidfood Eco Blog
21 August 2019
Here at Bodmin Jail we are passionate about helping the environment in any way we can!
We have dedicated recycling bins and we use eco-friendly cleaning products throughout the whole…
The Jackdaws of Bodmin Jail
31 July 2019
There are many stories and tales regarding Jackdaws and their mysteries. The Jackdaws of Bodmin Jail have their own story and history.
According to legend the first Jackdaws arrived at…
Superdry's "Summer Or Nothing"
10 July 2019
We have been added to Super Dry’s “Summer Or Nothing” page for things to do in the South West of England! We are honoured to be recognised by such a…
Charity of the Year 2019
29 March 2019
Bodmin Jail nominates the Cornwall Hospice Care as its supported charity for 2019.
It’s been revealed that Cornish healthcare charity Cornwall Hospice Care has been chosen as Bodmin Jail’s Charity…
Take the kids to Bodmin Jail
09 January 2019
In a nutshell
A former jail on the edge of the town, built in 1779 by prisoners of war. Inside the gloomy and imposing granite building there are six floors…
Cornwall Tourism Awards 2018 - Silver Winner
02 November 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved a Silver award in the small attraction of the year category at last night’s Cornwall Tourism Awards. A big thank you…