HISTORY BEHIND BARS
UNCOVER CORNWALL'S DARK HISTORY
Built in 1779, Bodmin Jail reveals the gripping tales of Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment.
Explore award-winning tours, paranormal experiences, and the immersive Dark Walk. A must-visit for history lovers and thrill-seekers alike.
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Self-Guided Experiences
EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE
- Discover the fascinating history of Bodmin Jail
- Experience the Immersive Dark Walk
- Learn about our origins in 1779 to our role in penal reform
- Uncover stories in the cells, corridors, and execution pit.
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Guided Experiences
GUIDED THROUGH THE HISTORY OF BODMIN JAIL
- Award-winning Tour Guides
- An in-depth journey into the jail’s dark history
- From the harsh ‘Bloody Code’ to Cornwall’s last execution in 1909
- Uncover the crimes, courthouse, and gallows
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Ghost Experiences
DARE TO FACE THE SPIRITS OF BODMIN JAIL
- The UK’s spookiest Ghost Tours
- Overnight Paranormal Investigations
- Hear True Ghost Stories by Candlelight
- Use Real Paranormal Equipment
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