Bodmin Jail Blog

Testimony to the builder

5th Mar 2018

As rays of sunlight pierce the broken glass of the cell windows and cast their warming light deep into the derelict cells, you can’t help but think of the men…

Whimsy & BOO to you

7th Dec 2017

Jess completes her first piece of work at the Jail.

The tragic tale of Selina Wadge has been depicted in this original artwork – Jess has spent many hours snuggled…

Artist in residence

15th Nov 2017

Meet the latest addition to our Jail inmates.

Talented Artist in Residence Jess Marlton: Jess recently graduated from Falmouth University with a First in Authoritative Illustration.

A birds eye view

15th Nov 2017

Our Commercial Manager Chris, donned his brave pants and a hard hat this week to join the survey team in a tiny, wire enclosed ‘basket’ suspended 120ft above the ground:…

We must be totally batty

23rd Oct 2017

Before any of the long-awaited development and restoration of Bodmin Jail can begin, we need to ensure the safe relocation of our resident bat population.