Go Darker this Halloween at Bodmin Jail and uncover the sinister history of of the most notorious prison in Cornwall
- Step inside Bodmin Jail this October for a special Halloween guided tour through more than 200 years of dark history.
- Follow an award-winning Heritage Guide deeper into the jail and uncover chilling stories from its Georgian and Victorian past.
- Discover the crimes, punishments and real people behind the walls of Cornwall’s notorious historic prison.
- Explore the jail as Halloween approaches and experience its fascinating history in a darker seasonal setting.
- Perfect for history lovers looking to add something darker to their Halloween plans in Cornwall.
Dare to Go Darker at Bodmin Jail this October
- Dates: 1st - 31st October 2026
- Tour Times: 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Step Count: Approximately 1,000 steps
- Location: Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2NR
- Tickets Include: The seasonal Go Darker Guided Tour led by one of Bodmin Jail’s Heritage Guides.
Spend Halloween behind bars at one of Cornwall’s most notorious historic prisons
There are few places more fitting for an October adventure than Bodmin Jail. On the Go Darker Guided Tour, an award-winning Heritage Guide takes you deeper into the prison’s fascinating past, revealing stories of crime, punishment and life behind bars during the Georgian and Victorian eras.
- Halloween at the Jail: Discover Bodmin Jail’s darker history with a special guided experience running throughout October.
- Dark History: Delve into more than 200 years of stories connected to crime and punishment.
- Georgian & Victorian Past: Discover what life and justice were like during two fascinating periods of the jail’s history.
- Expert Storytelling: Hear the history brought to life by one of Bodmin Jail’s award-winning Heritage Guides.
- Two Hours Behind Bars: Spend around two hours exploring and uncovering the stories of the historic prison.
This October, don’t just visit Bodmin Jail - Go Darker. Book the Go Darker Guided Tour and spend Halloween uncovering the crimes, punishments and real stories hidden within the walls of Cornwall’s notorious historic prison.