After Dark Paranormal Investigations Return to Bodmin Jail

After Dark Returns to Bodmin Jail for 2026

After a short break, the renowned After Dark paranormal investigations are returning to Bodmin Jail for 2026 and they return on a date that needs no introduction.

Friday 13th February 2026.

There has never been a more fitting moment to step inside the UK’s most haunted jail after hours.

For years, Bodmin Jail After Dark has earned a reputation as one of the most immersive and talked-about paranormal investigation experiences in the UK. With countless guest experiences, reviews, and reported activity, these nights have become essential for anyone serious about the paranormal, whether you are a first-time investigator or a seasoned enthusiast.

Now, After Dark is back and 2026 introduces something entirely new.

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A Paranormal Investigation Like No Other

Bodmin Jail is no ordinary location. Built in 1779, it has witnessed over a century of imprisonment, punishment, executions and unrest. Its long corridors, original cells and execution history create an environment where visitors consistently report unexplained sounds, shadows, temperature changes and direct responses during investigations.

After Dark gives you exclusive access to the jail once the doors are closed to the public. The atmosphere changes completely. Without daytime noise or distractions, the building feels raw, intense and deeply immersive.

These events are designed to be authentic paranormal investigations, not theatrical experiences. Guests are encouraged to participate, observe and draw their own conclusions.

Why Friday the 13th Matters

Friday the 13th has long been associated with superstition, fear and heightened paranormal interest. Hosting the return of After Dark on this date makes the experience even more powerful.

For many investigators, dates like this are believed to amplify activity and emotional energy. Whether you see that as folklore or coincidence, there is no denying the significance of returning After Dark on one of the most infamous dates in the calendar.

If you have ever considered experiencing Bodmin Jail After Dark, this is the night to do it.

New for 2026. After Dark: Overnight

For the first time ever, Bodmin Jail introduces After Dark: Overnight.

This extended investigation experience allows guests to remain inside the jail throughout the night, offering deeper exploration, longer vigils and the chance to experience the building as it moves through the quietest hours.

An overnight investigation provides a very different rhythm. Energy shifts, fatigue sets in, and moments of activity often occur when the jail is at its most still. For many paranormal investigators, these hours are where the most compelling experiences happen.

This new format has been designed for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the investigation and spend uninterrupted time inside one of the UK’s most active locations.

Spaces for overnight events will be extremely limited.

Bookings open soon!

What to Expect from After Dark

Exclusive after-hours access to Bodmin Jail
Guided and free-roaming investigation time
Opportunities to use paranormal investigation techniques and equipment
Time spent in key areas of reported activity
A calm, respectful and serious approach to the paranormal
A setting with centuries of documented history and reported phenomena

Whether you attend the standard After Dark event or take part in the new Overnight experience, these nights are about engagement, curiosity and personal experience.

Part of a Powerful February at Bodmin Jail

The return of After Dark forms part of Broken Hearts Month at Bodmin Jail this February.

Alongside paranormal investigations, visitors can also explore the Broken Hearts Gallery, themed tours and limited edition experiences that examine love, loss, justice and consequence throughout the jail’s history.

It is a month that brings together the emotional, historical and unexplained sides of Bodmin Jail, offering something for every type of visitor.

The Broken Hearts Gallery

Book Your After Dark Experience

After Dark events at Bodmin Jail regularly sell out, and the return on Friday 13th February 2026 is expected to be in exceptionally high demand.

If you are looking for a serious paranormal investigation, a historic location with genuine reports of activity, and a night you will not forget, this is one experience not to miss.

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Bookings for After Dark: Overnight will be available soon.