Bodmin Jail Attraction, Cornwall, Crime and Punishment Tour
Step Into History: Bring crime and punishment to life with immersive, curriculum-aligned experiences in an authentic 18th-century jail. Perfect for history, and law!
Hands-On Learning: Engage students with interactive exhibits, real-life case studies, and expert-led tours that explore justice, punishment, and prison reform through the ages.
Unforgettable Experience: From mock trials to ghostly legends, Bodmin Jail offers a unique, thought-provoking visit that sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and debate beyond the classroom.
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“Just a quick email to thank you and your wonderful staff, we had a fabulous visit and will be recommending it to everyone we meet! We thought it was all great, and especially thank the lady who both checked us in and then saw us out through the shop, she had some spooky experiences to share which really added a final excitement to the visit.”
Step into the past with an unforgettable school trip to Bodmin Jail, where history, law, and social justice come to life in an immersive and engaging setting. There is no other site in Cornwall where you can walk in the footsteps of Georgian and Victorian criminals and discover the changes to crime and punishment across three centuries.
This historic 18th-century prison offers curriculum-aligned tours exploring themes of crime and punishment, prison reform, and the lives of past inmate. Students will experience the realities of historical justice systems through interactive exhibits, real-life case studies, and mock trials, making learning both thought-provoking and memorable.
With a unique blend of education, and storytelling, Bodmin Jail provides an enriching experience that sparks curiosity and critical thinking, leaving students with a deeper understanding of the past.
Their Crime and Punishment curriculum-based education offering brings to life the changes in crime and punishment, offering engaging case studies and an insight into local history.
You will also receive a teacher’s pack with 5 weeks’ worth of lesson plans and activities.
Teachers and teaching staff go free.
Other Guided Tours they offer are:
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- Meet The Victorians
- Gothic
- Cornish Heritage
- A Christmas Carol – runs November and December only
“Thank you so much for accommodating our staff for free alongside pupils, the budgets are so tight, had we had to pay for our team members too, the trips might not have been possible.”
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Address
Bodmin Jail,
Berrycoombe Road,
Bodmin,
Cornwall
PL31 2NR
Times
Open 9.30am-6pm. Last entry 4pm
Duration
Approximately 1 hours, 30 minutes
Dates
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