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Take Your Kids to Jail in Cornwall

If you’re after something to do with the kids in Cornwall, take them to jail - Bodmin Jail!

Our standard Jail Entry experience is suitable for kids from 8+ (parental discretion). Please see our family information page to help you decide.

Child Tickets for Bodmin Jail are £12.50, and for Babies and infants up to 4 years old, entry is free.

Guided tours for kids

As well as our popular main attraction, you can take kids along to our Heritage Guided tour. On this tour we get under the skin of Bodmin Jail and give a deeper insight into what life was like in this famous Cornish jail, including stories about some of Cornwall’s most well known prisoners.

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Food and drink for the kids

You can feed the little ones at Bodmin Jail at our new establishment, The Jolly Hangman Tavern. On offer are firm family favourites such as sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, ribs and many smaller and light snacks. Something for everyone, including fussy eaters!