We visited Bodmin Gaol during the school half-term and stayed at the Hotel, which has been open since 2021. Our ten-year-old twin boys, Sam and Tom, were beside themselves with excitement, but not as much as Mum and Dad!
Bodmin Jail (alternatively Bodmin Gaol) is a historic former prison situated in Bodmin, on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Built in 1779 and closed in 1927, many buildings fell into ruin, but parts have been turned into a tourist attraction, and more recently another large part was converted into a hotel. We arrived and drove up the drive where there was ample parking. Our visit reminded us of the classic British comedy "Porridge" starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, and our name is also Fletcher.
We checked into a beautiful room after walking along prison landings. Each room is three former cells, now stylish bedrooms with original doors and bars on the windows. Effortlessly combining old and new, every room has a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, sumptuous bedding, and a luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating. We didn't eat in the restaurant as we had eaten on the long journey from Wales to Cornwall, but we did enjoy some "Nineteen Crimes" wine, which we thought was fitting.
There was a notice on the wall that said William Bartlett had spent his last night in our cell before being hanged for murdering a baby, which was both chilling and sad. We had something strange on our footage-a teapot seemed to move on its own. None of us had any recollection of touching it. We are not claiming it is paranormal and would never intentionally mislead anybody by staging something. Mum and Dad braved separate midnight walks around the jail. We didn't see anything but felt a distinct chill in the navel wing.
Breakfast was included in the £249 rate that we paid for the hotel and the standard was really first-class. They even had a toy that recreated a hanging! Our rate also included entrance into the Bodmin Jail tourist attraction. The £8.5 million immersive visitor attraction features the ‘Dark Walk’ experience, interwoven throughout these impressive buildings, included within standard jail entry tickets and heritage guided tours.
Built in 1779 for King George III, Bodmin Jail has played an important role in Cornwall’s history, and this bold redevelopment gives visitors the chance to delve into an intriguing hidden history. A massive investment in Cornwall’s tourism and visitor economy, this was the biggest attraction opening in 2020 with its state-of-the-art technology allowing for a more immersive experience.
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