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Bodmin Jail

    Bodmin Jail, built in 1779, offers an exploration of Cornwall’s dark past. Through award-winning tours and the immersive Dark Walk, featuring advanced theatrical effects, visitors encounter vivid retellings of Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment. Combining historical insight with an atmospheric experience, it’s a unique destination for those interested in the darker side of history.

    Self-Guided & Guided

    Bodmin Jail is more than a museum, it is a living piece of Cornish history, offering a thrilling and educational experience for families, history enthusiasts, and the curious alike. Whether exploring at your own pace with a self-guided ticket or delving deeper on the award-winning Guided Tour, visitors are invited to step beyond the exhibits and into the shadows of the past. Led by expert storytellers, the tour reveals the harsh realities of justice within these historic walls, where punishment was swift, and the echoes of history still linger.

    Ghost Experiences

    Unlock the secrets of Bodmin Jail’s haunted past with our Ghost Experiences. Immersive, after dark events set in Cornwall’s most infamous and haunted location. From the spine-tingling Ghost Walk, where expert guides share chilling tales and lead you through the Jail’s most paranormally active areas, to our Ghost Hunting nights, offering a hands-on investigation into unexplained phenomena, there's something for both the curious and the courageous. Whether you're a sceptic or a seasoned ghost hunter, prepare for a night of atmospheric encounters you won't forget.

    “We loved our visit to the Bodmin jail attraction, a mixture of fun and fact, a very enjoyable experience indeed, definitely worth a visit.”

    Keith L — Tripadvisor February 2025
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