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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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  1. Self-Guided Experiences

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    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.
  2. Guided Experiences

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    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
  3. Ghost Experiences

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    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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