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Bodmin Jail, Bodmin, Cornwall. Paid entry

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"Taken before 2009"

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Accessibility

https://www.bodminjail.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility-dogs/

2026: "We advise that visitors can be dropped at the front gate of the attraction before parking if there are mobility issues. Our team is happy to assist.

Please note that there is a 7 meter incline on the last section of the walk up to the Jail entrance.

The main entrance courtyard is gravelled with solid, even surfaces laid across the main routes in and out to enable easy movement."

Brief description

Please note that our photographs were taken prior to 2020.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodmin_Jail

2026: "Bodmin Jail (alternatively Bodmin Gaol) is a historic former prison situated in Bodmin, on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Built in 1779 and closed in 1927, a large range of buildings fell into ruin, but parts of the prison have been turned into a tourist attraction, and more recently another large part was converted into a hotel.

Bodmin Gaol was designed by Sir John Call and built in 1779 by prisoners of war, and was operational for 150 years, in which it saw over 50 public hangings. It was the first British prison to hold prisoners in individual cells.[1]

The jail closed in 1927. Since that date, there has been no prison within the county of Cornwall.[2]

During the latter part of World War I, the prison was used for holding some of Britain's "State Papers and Records" including the Domesday Book. The material was in the jail in 1918-1919.[3]

Bodmin Jail is now a hotel as of 2021 and after redevelopment that started in 2015, Bodmin Jail Limited now operates as a museum, gift shop and hosts guided tours at the site.[4]

A number of guided tours take place at the jail, including a heritage tour, paranormal walk, and self-guided tour. The attraction includes original jail cells, an administration block, and a recreation of Bodmin Moor located where the old hospital wing used to be.[5]

The paranormal tours include a ghost-hunting experience, where guests can use tools such as ouija boards to attempt to communicate with spirits.[6]"

Address

Bodmin Jail Attraction

Berrycoombe Rd

Bodmin

PL31 2NR

+ The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Scarlett's Well Rd

Bodmin

PL31 2PL

Email

contactus@bodminjailattraction.org

Phone

01208 76292

Website

https://www.bodminjail.org/

Directions

https://www.bodminjail.org/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.bodminjail.org/plan-your-visit/opening-times-calendar/

Transport

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

https://www.bodminjail.org/plan-your-visit/gift-shop/

https://www.bodminjail.org/plan-your-visit/moor-cafe/

2026: "Join us daily from 9.30am – 4.00pm

for a café experience steeped in history and local charm.

Where history meets hearty Cornish flavours in the unique setting of Bodmin Jail. Nestled on the edge of Bodmin Moor, our café offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether you’re visiting the jail, out for a walk with your dog, passing through Bodmin, or simply in search of a delicious local bite. You don’t need a museum ticket to enjoy the café – just bring your appetite (pup optional)!.

Step inside our Café this winter and claim the cosiest seat in one of Cornwall’s most atmospheric locations.

Tucked within the towering Gothic walls of Bodmin Jail, our fireside nook is the place to escape the winter rush. Settle down with your favorite drink, listen to the crackle of the fire, and let the weight of history wrap around you as you look out across the historic courtyard.

But be warned, once you’ve experienced a quiet moment here, you’ll never want to read anywhere else.

In need of a new story to lose yourself in? Wander through The Other Side curiosity shop and explore our handpicked book collection, then bring your chosen read straight over to the café to begin your next chapter."

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