5081 reviews

Bodmin Jail Attraction

Name: Bodmin Jail Attraction
Address: Bodmin, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.3

Bodmin

Berrycoombe Rd, Bodmin PL31 2NR, United Kingdom

Tourist attraction Museum

+44 1208 76292

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Bodmin Jail Attraction is a tourist attraction and museum located in Bodmin, United Kingdom. The average rating of this business is 4.30 out of 5 stars based on 5081 reviews. The street address of this business is Berrycoombe Rd, Bodmin PL31 2NR, United Kingdom. Bodmin Jail Attraction is open seven days a week from 09:30am to 04:30pm.

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Where Bodmin Jail Attraction is located at?: Bodmin Jail Attraction is located at Berrycoombe Rd, Bodmin PL31 2NR, United Kingdom.
What is the contact number of Bodmin Jail Attraction?: The contact number of Bodmin Jail Attraction is +44 1208 76292

Reviews

4 Neil Hornsey 34 months ago

Visited here in June and was surprised how it was set out like a tour in the dark with projectors! I wont say to much but It tells a story of criminals room to room and what happens to them in the end! All the effects where great and seeing how they lived in the jail back then.
Main cell block was in the dark not in the light has the booklet shows but very interesting.
Its not a place you would spend a lot of time unless you had a meal to! Worth an hour!
You can find discount vouchers in their booklets advertised in the area! I got mine at the holiday camp!
Worth a visit if in the area! ????

4 Russell Squires 33 months ago

An overall great and informative attraction. The theme park-style introduction was great in terms of effects and production, but a little tacky, great for kids. Would have been good to be able to explore more of the site. Cafe is a bit pricey, but hey.

5 Barbara Sams 35 months ago

When visiting Cornwall recently I took our son to visit Bodmin Jail for a great day out to experience the darker side of history in an entertaining and educational way. It is well thought out and reasonably priced. We loved it here, and there are facilities for eating and drinking onsite, along with parking and public toilets.

4 Ashley Gregory 34 months ago

An interesting look into the history of the prison. There is a lot to learn.

It was recommended to buy tickets online in advance for a time slot - we arrived for our time slot and we’re waiting an extra 15 minutes after this to enter - so really questioned why we booked a time and then couldn’t enter then?

Parking is a nightmare, there is no ample carpark for the attraction and a local car park must be used.

The attraction was very busy, perhaps they should look at limiting their numbers more so you can experience the jail better.

Whilst the experience was different and interesting, it would’ve been nice to have seen more of the building without the extreme theming and dark lighting. The most interesting parts of the visit we’re seeing the original featured without themed lighting and props.

Overall a nice visit for an afternoon, but there are a few areas that I’d note for improvement.

5 Rachel Bunce 45 months ago

Amazing place! Staff are extremely polite and friendly, car park can get a little full but plenty of car parks nearby! I've been to the movie night/ghost walk and a special night with special guests for the ghost walk and every night has been different and amazing! Definitely recommend! The restaurant staff are also lovely and allowed me and my partner to just order drinks whilst we waited for the ghost walk! Lovely experience and we'll definitely be going again! I've attached 2 pictures of the location :)

5 Sophie 34 months ago

I loved every minute of the self-guided tour, I recommend doing that so it gives you more time to take it all in. The storytelling was so immersive and went into detail about the stories of the people incarcerated at Bodmin Jail. I loved it so much that I even bought a t-shirt from the gift shop to remind me of all of the fun I had there!

The visual effects also add another layer to the storytelling of the show, I loved it in the executioner's section with the floor shaking too.

The check-in to the venue was very well organised and the staff were all friendly too!

5 John Huckle 34 months ago

Changed a lot now since it was bought for renovation into a 5* Hotel, but still can see parts of the castle as it was, you can also have a wander around the Hotel to view the magnificent renovation, then marry up the ruins to the new....

5 Garry Marquiss 36 months ago

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, this is THE place to visit when in Cornwall. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable, the place itself is very well laid out and has toilets and disabled access. Not going to give anything away but the beginning of the experience is fantastic and very well put together! There is a place to have food and drink on site which is reasonably priced.
Parking (Berrycombe Road) is not too far away from the jail, just in front of The Bodmin Jail Hotel (which is a sight to behold in itself). The parking is pay and display and can be done by cash or App (Connect), best to get it for 3 hours(£3.40).

Business Hours

Sunday	09:30am - 06:30pm
Monday	09:30am - 06:30pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 06:30pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 06:30pm
Thursday	09:30am - 06:30pm
Friday	09:30am - 04:30pm
Saturday	09:30am - 04:30pm