Walking with Witches
05 September 2022
Misconceptions
Witches were burnt at the stake
False: While it is the case that those convicted of witchcraft were burnt at the stake in Scotland and Europe, in England the…
Experience Culture From The Edge
17 May 2021
Reboot Cornwall
The initiative invites you back to experience Cornish culture and history in a whole new way, through a range of tech-driven experiences, from mind-bending augmented reality to immersive…
Star Crossed Lovers - The murder of Charlotte Dymond
12 February 2021
It has all the ingredients of a classic tragedy; a brutal murder in a desolate location, a pretty young victim and a spurned lover who was hanged despite claims of…
Artist Opens Shop at Bodmin Jail - Win One of Three Exclusive Signed Prints
07 December 2020
Ghost Hunting in Cornwall
04 December 2020
Impressions of life gone by through touch and smell and possession. Welcome to a world where icy fingers hold your hands and eerie voices descend through the corridors. People who…
THE PAST COMES BACK TO LIFE AT BODMIN JAIL
10 August 2020
One of Cornwall’s most historic sites, Bodmin Jail, is set to open on 1st October, featuring a brand-new Dark Walk experience – and tickets to the world-class attraction can…
Becky Bettesworth
01 April 2020
Commissioned artist for Bodmin Jail
The internationally renowned Devon artist, Becky Bettesworth, has been commissioned to create a very special, exclusive artwork for Bodmin Jail, which will only be available…
Beast of Bodmin
05 February 2020
Does the Beast of Bodmin exist?
The so-called Beast of Bodmin Moor has sparked stories and legends for three decades about a phantom black cat the size of a puma…
Charity of the Year 2020
22 January 2020
Bodmin Jail nominates the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust as its supported charity for 2020.
Our Cornwall Air Ambulance flies more than 800 missions every year bringing vital emergency medical treatment…
Working with Falmouth University
22 January 2020
Design exclusive to Bodmin Jail
In 2019 Bodmin Jail put a tender out to the talented students of Falmouth University; looking for an alternative design for a brand new range…
Plant a Tree – Protect a Tree
17 January 2020
Seymac Distribution Services and Bodmin Jail have been working together to reduce their carbon footprint during the production and distribution of their marketing literature; working together for a better future.
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Fundraising success for Bodmin Jail
03 December 2019
£1900 raised for Cornwall Hospice Care in memorabilia auction.
It was a full house on Sunday 3rd November as Bodmin Jail hosted one last event before closing its doors for…
Jail Break for Bodmin
08 October 2019
Bodmin Jail, one of Cornwall’s most loved historical attractions and Cornwall’s former County Gaol, announces today that it will close its doors for a 6-month period from 4th November 2019…
Fun bat facts
28 August 2019
Bats are incredible creatures. Below are some fun bat facts so you can learn more about these interesting animals!
- Bats are flying mammals.
- While others can glide, bats are the…
Bidfood Eco Blog
21 August 2019
Here at Bodmin Jail we are passionate about helping the environment in any way we can!
We have dedicated recycling bins and we use eco-friendly cleaning products throughout the whole…