The Bodmin Jail University Challenge

Make History Go Viral | Win £500

This summer, we’re calling on UK university students to unleash their creativity, challenge the norm, and bring Bodmin Jail to life on social media. Whether you’re a paranormal fanatic, a history buff, a budding influencer, or just love a good storytelling challenge — this one’s for you.

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🏆 What’s the Challenge?

Create the most compelling, creative, and engaging social media post that promotes Bodmin Jail.

You can visit the Jail in person or use publicly available content and media online — your imagination is the only limit.

Your post could be:

  • A TikTok or Reel

  • A photo carousel

  • A mini documentary

  • A comedy sketch

  • A paranormal investigation

  • An animation or artistic reinterpretation

  • A meme thread or trending format

As long as it’s about Bodmin Jail, it’s eligible.

Bodmin Jail Money

💰 What Can You Win?

We’re rewarding the best and boldest.

  • 1st Place – £500 CASH and your content featured on Bodmin Jail’s official channels

  • 2nd & 3rd Place – Jail tickets & merchandise

  • Honourable Mentions – Featured reposts and shoutouts on our social channels

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📌 How to Enter

  1. Create your post – Make it powerful, original, and engaging

  2. Post it on Instagram or TikTok

  3. Tag us: @BodminJail

  4. Use the hashtag: #BodminJailChallenge

  5. Make your profile public (so we can see it)

  6. Submit your post using the entry form below

    • Include a link to your original post

    • Attach screenshots of your post analytics (views, likes, shares, comments)

    • Add your post caption

    • Confirm you're a UK university student by using your .ac.uk email address

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Form

  1. 🧠 Judging Criteria

    Your post will be judged on:

    • Creativity – Is it original, entertaining, or emotionally powerful?

    • Reach & Engagement – How well did it perform?

    • Relevance – Does it reflect the spirit, story, or mystery of Bodmin Jail?

  2. 🤝 Teamwork Encouraged

    Want to work with friends, influencers, or uni societies? Go for it!
    We encourage collaboration with:

    • University media, marketing, and history societies

    • Student influencers or content creators

    • Filmmaking and paranormal clubs

    • Art and animation collectives

    If it’s a group effort, just make sure one person submits the entry with everyone's names listed.

⚠️ The Small Print (T&Cs Summary)

  • You must be a UK university student with a valid .ac.uk email

  • All entries must be original content

  • Keep your post live and public until judging ends

  • Respect copyright, platform policies, and privacy laws

  • Bodmin Jail reserves the right to share and repost entries with credit

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