Seasonal Tours

Please note, these seasonal tours replace the Standard Heritage Tours on specified dates, if would like to attend one of our seasonal tours below, please book within the dates listen on the tour page

Immerse yourself in our Seasonal Tours, each offering a unique glimpse into the darker corners of the past.

In February, join the Broken Hearts Tour, This dark romantic romp will whisk you into the Victorian and Georgian world of marital poisonings, betrayed lovers, murderous couples and heart-rendering hangings.

April brings the Pulling My Leg Tour, will take you from the origins of public executions at crossroads and hanging trees, to the vast spectacle of execution at Cornwall’s county jail.

As the nights grow longer in October, brace yourself for the Go Darker Tour, a chilling exploration of the jail's mysterious and macabre side under the shadows of the autumn moon.

If you're feeling festive, then you cannot miss our Naughty or Nice tour in December. You'll find out it wasn't only stockings that were hung at Christmas!

Led by expert guides, these tours promise an unforgettable experience, blending history, folklore, and the spine-tingling atmosphere of Bodmin Jail. Step into the past, where each tour unveils the secrets that linger within the stone walls of this historic institution. Book your journey into the unknown today!