Remembrance Month
- Every day from 4th – 24th November
- Explore at your own pace
- Included with Self-Guided Entry
- Self Guided-Entry: Adult £19.50 | Child £13.50
Remembrance Month at Bodmin Jail: Honouring the Past
4th – 24th November | Self-Guided Entry Available
This Remembrance Month, Bodmin Jail invites you to step into the echoes of history with a special self-guided experience. Walk through the walls that served as a naval prison from 1887 to 1923, a place where military justice was served and lives forever changed. Through evocative stories and historical insights, you’ll learn about Bodmin Jail’s unique role in Britain’s wartime history, including how the town of Bodmin and its people were deeply affected by war.
Honouring Naval Heroes and WWII Veterans
Reflect on the courage of those who served, honouring the heroes of World War II and the naval prisoners who once faced military justice within these walls. It’s a time to remember the sacrifices made and to pay tribute to those who endured unimaginable trials in the pursuit of freedom.
An Immersive Journey into Cornwall’s Dark Past
The Remembrance Month experience also includes access to the Dark Walk, an immersive journey that unveils Cornwall’s haunted past. Explore a labyrinth of chilling tales, supernatural encounters, and moments of spine-tingling history. Traverse through stories of crime and punishment that have left their mark on the region’s history. Each step you take brings you deeper into the shadows, where you’ll discover the eerie secrets and unsolved mysteries that linger within these walls.
This November, come to Bodmin Jail to honour history, experience the past, and uncover the unknown.