The Governor's Hall Bodmin Jail

This is worth a visit and is well made. They’ve obviously spent a lot of money with the attraction and things to see. A lot of history is explained and I liked being in the same cells as some of the famous prisoners. I just wish there was more to see, however that’s been converted to hotel. Even being allowed more of the grounds or higher up cells would make it better. The staff was very friendly and there’s a cool Souvenir store there.

The hotel is absolutely stunning with beautiful interiors and lovely old features in the building. Staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. They were also so accommodating for animals and even looked after our dog for a few hours. The wheelchair accessible bathroom in the room was one of the best we’ve had with a lovely open shower and all necessary adaptions. The bedroom needs some accessibility help as the bed was too high and also too close to the cupboard so a wheelchair user has no access to cupboard, fridge and safe, for this we’ve taken off a star.

It's a great place overall, I loved the dark walk. I don't suggest for children under 11 years of age. the dark walk is amazing, super realistic and it has a dark storyline. It takes up to 2 hours to complete the entire walk.

We went to Bodmin jail last week on a rainy day, and had a great time well worth a visit. We also had lunch in the on-site bar/restaurant, service was excellent and food and drinks were very reasonable for a tourist attraction. I had the Mac and cheese and it was amazing the best I’ve ever had.

We found both exhibits very interesting, and the window displays were quite captivating. There were many informative boards that encouraged us to pause and read. The exhibits were available for viewing five days a week. The middle floor had two lower and two upper levels, providing a nice layout. We even took the time to watch a film about Charles Hampton. I’ve seen a few negative reviews about the visit, but I can only share my own positive experience. Our entire visit was enjoyable and fulfilling. We wrapped up our day with some refreshments from the tea room, and I highly recommend the Cornish tea. The gift shop is filled with inexpensive souvenirs and mementos. If you’re in the area, this is definitely a place worth checking out!