Discover Cornwall’s most haunting and dark history
Join one of the award-winning Heritage Guides and embark on a personal and immersive historical tour through the infamous Bodmin Jail. Originally built in 1779 for King George III, this marvel of Victorian architecture showcases the ingenuity and engineering prowess of its time.
Get up close and personal with the Georgians and the Victorians as the guides take you on a journey through time, from the eighteenth century 'Bloody Code' to the last execution in Cornwall in 1909. Learn about life behind bars for the prisoners and visit the infamous Victorian execution pit, now restored to full working condition.
Discover the kinds of crimes that landed people in Bodmin Jail, from arsenic poisoners to arsonists, murderers to mutinous hanging crowds. The Guided Heritage Tour is a unqiue experience that offers a glimpse into the past, perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike.