Bodmin Jail Blog

The Murder of Charlotte Dymond: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Justice at Bodmin Jail

8th Apr 2025

The Beast of Bodmin, Myth or Reality?

8th Apr 2025

Does the Beast of Bodmin exist? We talk about the famed legendary creature that supposedly stalks the Bodmin Moor in Cornwall and all the theories. Discover the truth.

Meet the Pipistrelle Bats at Bodmin Jail This Easter!

26th Mar 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

6th Feb 2025

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

5th Feb 2025

During the height of Valentine’s Day mania in the 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of cards were exchanged across Britain. But among…