Bodmin Jail Blog

The History of Halloween

3rd Oct 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?

4th 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

10th Apr 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

26th Mar 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

8th Feb 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…