Museums · South West England
Bodmin Jail
In or near Helland.
Bodmin Jail — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
Martin Addison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bodmin Jail is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bodmin Jail, built in 1779, offers a glimpse into Cornwall's dark history through immersive tours and experiences. Visitors can explore the jail's history, including stories of crime and punishment, and participate in ghost tours and self-guided experiences.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MID CORNWALL MOORS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bodmin Jail is a museum located in South-West England. This historic site was built in the 18th century and offers insights into the penal system of the time. The jail is a significant landmark, reflecting the architectural style and social history of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4747, -4.7284
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bodmin
- Postcode
- PL31 2UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 01208 76292
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.bodminjail.org
Sources
- osm: way/1021479497 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bodmin Jail?
- Bodmin Jail is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL31 2UE), in the parish of Bodmin.
- What is Bodmin Jail?
- Bodmin Jail — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bodmin Jail?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Helland. Drivers can use postcode PL31 2UE.
- Is Bodmin Jail a protected site?
- Yes — Bodmin Jail is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MID CORNWALL MOORS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Bodmin Jail?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL31 2UE.