What: Halloween at Bodmin Jail
Where: Cornwall
When: From 17 October
Why: Bodmin Jail offers a chilling mix of self-guided adventures, guided tours, and spooky activities for all ages. Here’s the itinerary.
Haunted Gallery Returns As part of self-guided entry, the Haunted Gallery returns, and this year there is even more to uncover. Explore the history of hauntings at the Jail and across the globe, encounter ghostly figures around the museum, and take part in challenges, photoshoots, and activity trails. All this and much more awaits brave visitors.
Go Darker Tour Our Go Darker Tour replaces standard heritage tours for October, taking guests deeper into the darker side of history, crime, and punishment.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Activity Trail From 17 October, families and little ghostbusters can enjoy our Halloween Trick-or-Treat Activity Trail. Complete the activity sheet while exploring the mysteries of the Jail and claim a free reward from the gift shop at the end.
Paranormal Audio Trail App Also launching on 17 October is our Paranormal Audio Trail app. Bring your own headphones and immerse yourself in the paranormal history and infamous spirits of Bodmin Jail.
Ghost Walks & Paranormal Investigations Half-term visitors can take part in even more Ghost Walks, running Tuesday through Saturday. Led by candlelight, these tours reveal the spirits of the Jail and Cornwall’s most infamous tales. For those feeling brave, our Paranormal Investigations After Dark offer the chance to hunt for spirits using specialist equipment under the guidance of expert paranormal wardens.
Halloween Fireworks & Day of the Dead Silent Disco Our annual Halloween Fireworks return this year, bigger and better than ever, with entertainment, thrills, and activities throughout the attraction.
Finally, the biggest Halloween party of the year takes place on 1 November with our Day of the Dead Silent Disco. Only a handful of tickets remain.
For more information about Bodmin Jail and to book tickets, visit bodminjail.org.