Bodmin Jail Blog

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…

Christmas in a Victorian prison

11th Dec 2023

Here are some aspects of how Christmas might have been observed in a Victorian prison:

Unveiling the Enigmatic Origins of Krampus: A Dive into the Dark Side of Holiday Folklore

4th Dec 2023

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…