Bodmin Jail Lock-In (Cornwall)
Dates
October 24, 2026
Doors
Early evening
Where
Bodmin Jail
Tickets from
Price range: £17.00 through £120.00
Book your experience
- Instant e-ticket by email, with a QR code per guest
- Secure card checkout — final total confirmed at checkout
- Every activity on the night is optional
Inside the venue
Gallery
About this
Event Description
- Run alongside the jail’s own paranormal team — EMF sweeps, EVP/spirit-box sessions, and trigger-object experiments, including the condemned cell.
- No-touch and guide-supervised throughout — every activity is optional, nothing is staged, and no outcome is ever promised.
- Investigation tiers (Premium/VIP) are strictly 18+; Twilight/Family tiers are lighter, non-investigation experiences.
A three-night collaboration with Bodmin Jail — a real former Georgian prison built in 1779, the site of 55 public executions between 1785 and 1909.
Reopened in 2021 after a £65 million redevelopment, the jail now pairs a heritage attraction with an on-site hotel where guests sleep in former cells. Our Lock-In combines a guided evening investigation with the chance to stay the night inside the jail — a combination none of our smaller venues can offer.
Your night
- Twilight History Tour (all ages) — a guided walk through the jail’s real, sobering history.
- Standard Investigation — a guided evening investigation across the cell blocks with equipment.
- Premium Investigation (18+) — extended small-group vigils in the most active wings.
- VIP Lock-In (18+) — the full investigation plus a genuine overnight stay in one of the jail’s former cells.
Dates & times
Saturday 24, Thursday 29 & Friday 31 October 2026.
Where
Bodmin Jail, Bodmin, Cornwall. The site is treated with respect for its real history throughout.
Good to know
- Age policy varies by tier — check the ticket option you pick. Photo ID may be requested for age-restricted tiers.
- These are genuine historic buildings: expect cold, dark, uneven floors and, at some venues, steep stairs and limited step-free access.
- Bring a torch, warm layers and flat, sensible shoes.
- No physical contact takes place. Every vigil is guide-supervised and every activity is optional.
Before you visit
- Entry & timings: Doors in the evening; photo ID may be requested, particularly for the 18+ Premium and VIP tiers.
- Parking & getting there: Berrycoombe Car Park, about a five-minute walk away, is recommended; Hotel Stay guests should confirm on-site parking directly with the jail.
- Code of conduct: Premium and VIP tiers are 18+. This is a no-touch, guide-supervised event — please follow all host instructions. Anyone who is abusive or under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be refused entry or removed without a refund, and latecomers may not be admitted.
Getting there
Where
Venue
Bodmin Jail
Please allow extra travel time — several of our venues are rural, with limited public transport. Parking details are shown on your ticket.
Event dates
October 24, 2026
Instant e-ticket
In your inbox the moment you pay
Secure checkout
Encrypted card payment
Guide-supervised
Every vigil led by experienced staff
Date changes
Move night up to 48 hours before*
Still deciding
Questions
Is anything staged?
No. Nothing is staged and no outcome is ever promised. These are genuine historic buildings, investigated with structured vigils and traditional techniques.
What happens after I pay?
Your e-ticket is emailed straight away, with a unique QR code for every guest. Save it as a PDF, add it to Apple or Google Wallet, or resend it anytime from My Account.
Which ticket should I choose?
Twilight for families and first-timers, Standard for the full after-dark tour, Premium if you want a small-group vigil with equipment, VIP for the extended late session on 31 October.
Can I change my date?
You can move to another available night up to 48 hours before, subject to availability on the night you move to. Get in touch and we will sort it.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Guides run every session, explain the equipment, and stay with your group the whole time.
Price range: £17.00 through £120.00
Early Bird — 30% off
