Please note that visitors are advised to utilise the parking facilities at Sainsbury's, as parking is limited on-site. Thanks to the cooperation of the supermarket, visitors can park there for up to two and a half hours.

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A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COMES TO LIFE WITH A NEW ‘NAUGHTY OR NICE TOUR’, ST. NICHOLAS AND CAROLS AT BODMIN JAIL THIS DECEMBER

23 November 2021

As part of the Victorian Christmas theme at the jail visitors will discover that it wasn’t just stockings that were hung at Yuletide nor was goodwill shown to all people…

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New ‘Go Darker’ Heritage Tour

04 October 2021

From the gallows to the grave, a tour guide will take you on a journey from the anatomy table to the gibbet cage. Why did we hang at crossroads? When…

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An Extra-ordinary Job in an Extra-ordinary Place

02 June 2021

One of the leading experts in paranormal activity in the UK, Kirsten has worked at Bodmin Jail since 2015, using her extensive knowledge of medical, forensic, biological and psychological science…

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The Spookiest Halloween Experiences at Bodmin Jail

01 October 2020

The Spookiest Halloween Experiences at Bodmin Jail

The past comes back to life at the new world-class Bodmin Jail attraction this Halloween and October Half Term.  From thrill-seekers to families,…

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Cornwall’s County Jail to re-open after an £8.5 million re-development

20 September 2020

Cornwall’s County Jail to re-open after an £8.5 million re-development

This October, one of Cornwall’s leading historical sites, Bodmin Jail is unlocking its doors for a brand new era,…

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