Bodmin Jail Exhibits

Bodmin Jail    

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The Bodmin Jail Attraction now incorporates the 'Dark Walk' experience; featuring the latest technology & theatrical effects in four linked experiences …

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Jan 26, 2025
We stopped here on a rainy and windy day wanting to pass a few hours and we got more than we expected! Fantastic place, rich in history. This wasn't just a visit, this was an experience. Don't want …Full review by Joanne G
Jan 22, 2025
I visited the Bodmin Jail ‘Attraction’ recently and couldn’t help but feel disappointed and in all honesty, a little cheated by the marketing. I have a HUGE interest in prison history and had been l…Full review by ItsAlreadyTaken
Jan 19, 2025
Bodmin jail was one of the best visitor attractions I have been to in the UK. The guides, (Gemma for the day time tour and Carl for the ghost tour) were brilliant and very knowledgable. It was intere…Full review by catg774
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Facts

Opened:1779
Architect:Sir John Call
Type:Former prison, current tourist attraction

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If you do the lights out tour can you still check out the rest of the jail?
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Not sure. You get to see the museum after the tour which is excellent but limited time allowed. I could have spent hours in there to do it justice. You'd need to check with the jail to …
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Not sure. You get to see the museum after the tour which is excellent but limited time allowed. I could have spent hours in there to do it justice. You'd need to check with the jail to see if you can wander at will after but from experience we were escorted out at the end.
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Hi, going in a few weeks as staying at the hotel for a night. Trying to decide between the 90 min Ghost Walk starting …
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Hi, going in a few weeks as staying at the hotel for a night. Trying to decide between the 90 min Ghost Walk starting at 6.30pm or going the whole hog and doing the Ghost Hunting. Are they very similar? Very different? Wondering what to plump for or do we need to do both? Thank you for any advice.
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We did the experience tour, so probably can’t advise you. All i can suggest is call up the Hotel to find out what the differences are. Im sure you will have a good time no matter which …
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We did the experience tour, so probably can’t advise you. All i can suggest is call up the Hotel to find out what the differences are. Im sure you will have a good time no matter which one you choose. Enjoy
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I have 2 girls.. 7 and 9 years old... its raining today.... would they enjoy it ? Ha. Any help appreciated?
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I’m sure the girls would love it. It’s very interactive and the guided tour is fun but informative
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Ref After dark experience. How long are you at the venue for this and what sort of food are you served?
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We were at the venue for 3-4 hours and the food was a local take on a tex mex style
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Hi, what was the entrance fee for Bodmin Jail? Thanks
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£15 for adults £12.50 for children
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Answer by PAULA R · Oct 28, 2020
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Can we bring our dog/s to the Jail with us?
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Dogs are allowed on site, which means they can join you in the courtyard, The Courtyard Bistro, hotel, and gift shop. Sadly, due to the...
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