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The new Bodmin jail attraction uses special effects to chart the lives and deaths of former inmates.

Inside the revamped Bodmin jail, one of Britain's 'most haunted' buildings

18th-century prison with gory history reopens as £8.5m visitor attraction in Cornwall

Most visitors to Cornwall head to the surf beaches, the picturesque fishing harbours, art galleries, gardens or castles in search of light and joy.

However, a murkier side of life in the south-west of Britain is being told from within the towering granite walls of an 18th-century prison, which is reopening as a new visitor attraction on Thursday.

The £8.5m Bodmin jail recounts tales of crime and punishment in Cornwall from the 1700s to the early 20th century. Visitors are treated, if that is the right way to put it, to a subterranean “dark walk” that uses special effects to expose the lives and deaths of some of those once imprisoned here.

They are invited to stroll in and out of the cells where prisoners once lived and to inspect the artefacts found in excavations of the prison including bunches of rusty keys and even what might be the skull of the fabled Beast of Bodmin .

The most daring can take part in paranormal events or watch horror films, as the jail claims to be one of the most haunted places in the UK.

Kirsten Honey, the paranormal manager at Bodmin jail, adjusts a creepy artefact.

For those who want to immerse themselves, a £38.5m four-star boutique hotel is due to open early next year. Each room comprises three former cells: one for the bedroom, one the living area and the third the bathroom.

Martin Lyall, the jail’s general manager, accepted it was a challenging time to open a tourist attraction but said the “staycation” market had been strong in Cornwall this summer.

“Many people were reporting levels above 2019. We think that market may stay strong into 2021 and even 2022. The future is promising,” he said.

It will also be a boost to Bodmin, often a town that visitors whizz past on their way to the beach or Cornwall’s better-known attractions such as the Eden Project and St Michael’s Mount . Post-Covid it is expected that about 30 people will work at the attraction and more than 50 at the hotel.

Visitors can enter the “dark walk” element of the attraction through a doorway hidden by a bookshelf. Stories of mining, smuggling and wrecking (when boats were lured on to the rocky coastline) are told.

But it may be the individual stories of the prisoners who were housed in the jail between 1779 and 1927 that visitors find the most compelling. Such as that of brothers William and James Lightfoot, who were convicted in 1840 of the highway robbery of merchant Neville Norway on the road between Bodmin and Wadebridge. More than 20,000 came to watch their execution and a special train was laid on so people would not miss out.

Spooky lighting in a former cell.

Or that of Selina Wadge, who was hanged at the age of 28 in 1878 for the murder of her son, whom she was said to have dropped into a well on Bodmin moor. Her final words were: “Lord deliver me from this miserable world.”

More than 35,000 prisoners were held at the jail, including 341 children. Fifty-five people, eight of them women, were hanged within the walls, some for heinous crimes such as murder (one woman, Sarah Polgrean, poisoned her husband, Henry, with arsenic hidden in a pat of butter), others for what through modern eyes seemed much more minor, such as sheep rustling or setting fire to a neighbour’s crop. The last execution took place in 1909.

When the prison opened conditions were particularly brutal. Men, women and children were kept in communal cells and one in four died of typhoid.

Later conditions were improved and Bodmin claims to be the first jail in Britain to hold prisoners in individual cells. Sanitation was better, inmates were paid to work, and death, at last unintended ones, became more uncommon.

Bodmin jail reopens this week.

One the most eye-catching exhibits is the skull of a creature that some believe is the Beast of Bodmin. It was found 100 years ago during the demolition of a hospital wing.

Close to it is an account written by a French prisoner of war, Capt Mathieu Pringy, who claimed that during a trip out from the jail in the 1790s he encountered the beast, a creature with the “largest pair of piercing eyes” and “teeth larger than daggers.”

But perhaps equally as impressive and evocative is the collection of keys. The hefty one for the main gate is 22cm long and weighs 0.5kg. Another display holds a couple of dozen cell door keys found during a 2005 excavation of the jail’s execution pit. The thought is that warders may have ceremonially thrown them into the pit, perhaps when the prison finally closed.

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This ominous-looking Bodmin Jail was originally built for King George III in 1779 by the prisoners of the Napoleonic Wars. Inmates transported the 20,000 tonnes of granite it took to construct the jail, from Bodmin’s “Cuckoo Quarry”.

Due to chronic overcrowding, the prison was extended several times in the 1800s until it was finally closed in 1927.

During the First World War, the jail played host to the Domesday Book and state papers. It was also reported that it held the crown jewels for a time.

During its darkest times as a place of punishment, there were 55 prisoners executed by hanging between 1785 – 1909.

In 1844 a crowd of over 250,000 gathered to watch the execution of the Lightfoot brothers (William and James), who were convicted for the brutal robbery and murder of a local well-known timber merchant (Neville Norway). Such was the clamour the watch the executions unfold, train carriages carrying around 1,100 people had stopped on the railway that ran alongside the jail.

The last hanging was held here back in 1909 and was for a William Hampton. The hanging was a private affair with only prison staff, the Governor, High Sheriff, Mayor, and local Vicar present.

Today the gaol has been renovated to encompass a 4-star boutique hotel (opened in February 2021), which includes 70 rooms, a bar, and a restaurant. The Bodmin Jail attraction is also a new addition to the jail, which is an immersive experience taking you back in time to the 18th and 19th century Cornwall penal system.

Ghosts of Bodmin Gaol

Many of the souls that lost their lives on the noose remain. The spirit of Matthew Weeks (executed in 1844 for murdering his lover Charlotte Dymond) is said to have been seen on several occasions, as he wanders around the jail pleading his innocence.

Another famous ghost of Bodmin Gaol is Selina Wadge. She was hanged for the murder of her younger disabled son in 1887. It has been said that she tries to grab any young children visiting the jail and also suppresses her feeling upon pregnant women.

One of either William or James Lightfoot has been seen down in the ground floor cells. They were both hanged for the murder of Nevell Norway. Another ghost that has been seen is that of Anne Jefferies who roams around the jail. Anne was left to starve to death as she did not admit to being a witch. It was 3 months until she died, leading many to believe she did, in fact, have supernatural powers.

A figure of a priest has been seen in the chapel area. Ghostly apparitions have been witnessed in the bar/restaurant area and mediums have come into contact with several spirits including one of a prostitute who was wrongfully executed. In the area where they housed naval prisoners, a thin gaunt-looking man has been seen in one of the cells.

Around the jail many visitors and staff often report the feeling of being watched, orbs have been seen down the corridors, footsteps have been heard, voices, rattling keys, and people feeling as though they’re being touched.

Many people have reported feeling tugging at their clothes and a popular experience is that of children screaming in the lower ground floor cells. In the naval area, stones have been thrown at the current owners, and loud bangs have been heard inside the empty jail from the people outside.

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Visiting Bodmin Jail

Today, Bodmin Jail is a luxury boutique hotel and award-winning tourist attraction. Combining luxury and history, every space in the hotel is respectful to its past, yet provides modern comfort and indulgence you’d come to expect from the finest hotels.

Classic rooms start at around £200/night, with breakfast an optional extra. You can add dinner to your stay, and a ticket to the Bodmin Jail Museum attraction. If booking two people in a Classic Room, with Breakfast, Dinner, and museum tickets, the total cost is around £320.

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You can sleep in luxuriously converted jail cells in what has been called one of Britain's 'most haunted' buildings

  • Bodmin Jail, said to be one of Britain's ' most haunted ' buildings, has been transformed from a derelict 18th-century prison into a four-star hotel.
  • Located in Cornwall, the jail was the site of 55 executions between 1779 and 1927 and later fell into ruin.
  • After five years of renovations, the Bodmin Jail Hotel will open in early 2021 with rates starting at $324 per night.
  • Guests will be able to sleep in converted jail cells and dine in the former prison chapel.
  • Insider spoke with London-based studio Twelve Architects about the process of transforming an abandoned jail overrun by vegetation, birds, and bats into a vacation destination.
  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories .

Five years ago, Matt Cartwright and Lorraine Stoutt Griffith, director and associate director of London-based Twelve Architects, visited the derelict Bodmin Jail to assess whether or not they could turn it into a luxury hotel.

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Source: Bodmin Jail Hotel

Built in 1779 under the reign of King George III, the Bodmin Jail complex is located in Cornwall, England, about five hours west of London.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

The Gothic-style building functioned as a debtors' prison for its first 90 years and was the site of 55 executions for crimes ranging from burglary to murder, according to the Bodmin Jail Museum.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Source:  Bodmin Jail Museum

From 1887 until 1922, the Royal Navy occupied parts of the building. Then in 1927, the jail closed down. Abandoned for decades, it fell into ruin.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Source: Bodmin Jail Museum

When Cartwright and Stout Griffith arrived, the prison's two atrium wings were covered in vegetation and overrun by pigeons and birds.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Sunlight poured in through spaces where doors, windows, and roofs once existed, and the walls dripped with condensation.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Stoutt Griffith at first wasn't sure that turning the ruins into a hotel would be possible. On her second visit to the site, she thought, "There's no way. The windows are tiny. This is so imposing. What are we going to do with the stone? Everything is wet."

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Source: Bodmin Jail Hotel , Bodmin Jail Museum

But the "church-like" quality of the atrium gave her hope for what the building's future could be.

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"You've got these juxtapositions between what it was used as and what it is as a piece of architecture," she said.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Now after five years of planning and renovation, the Bodmin Jail is set to open as a hotel on February 12, 2021 with rates starting at $324 per night.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Twelve Architects took care to maintain much of the original structure of the building while installing modern upgrades.

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Instead of vegetation and open sky, the atrium is now lined with a pitched glass roof and sleek, metal walkways.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

"We reinserted all of the galleries — the walkways — within the atrium because they had all gone," Stoutt Griffith told Insider.

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Twelve Architects also installed glass elevators outside of the atrium to give visitors "a break from being within the jail" and a chance to "see the outside world," Cartwright told Insider.

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The jail's once-barren prisoner cells have been transformed into 70 furnished guest suites.

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Each suite consists of three interconnected cells. One serves as the bedroom, another functions as the living area ...

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... and the third is a spacious bathroom.

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Making jail rooms "cozy" with carpeting, furniture, and multiple levels of lighting was an important objective for Stout Griffith.

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"Obviously you don't want to be staying in a jail," she told Insider. "You could go and stay in a youth hostel if you want that kind of experience."

bodmin jail hotel haunted

The two wings of the atrium, formerly known as the Naval and Civil Wings, will house the guest suites. The Civil Wing will also include the lobby and reception area.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a host and invited to check in at a socially distanced guest table while they enjoy a drink from a trolley, a representative for the hotel told Insider.

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A third area between the two wings — the former chapel and dining area — will house a tavern, restaurant, and bar featuring over 100 types of gin from around the world.

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To the right is the independently operated Bodmin Jail attraction that opened to the public on October 1 and will be available to hotel guests. The experience includes interactive exhibitions detailing the jail's history.

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Renovating the hotel did not come without challenges, Stoutt Griffith and Cartwright told Insider. For instance, the jail's exterior walls are about 3-feet thick, and few walls are straight.

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Their team also had to work with an ecologist to remove and re-home bats that lived in the structure. They built a nearby 'bat bungalow,' and the project progressed depending on whether or not bats had left an area yet.

bodmin jail hotel haunted

Despite challenges, working on this project has been a one-of-kind experience, Stoutt Griffith told Insider. "You don't get spaces like this anymore," she said. "No one's going to build a space like this. You're inhabiting history."

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The hotel experience will be "comfortable and warm," Stoutt Griffith added, despite being located in a jail that some locals say is "haunted."

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Source: Bodmin Jail Hotel , Visit Cornwall

"Before you enter the building ... you might look up and think 'wow, that looks pretty scary or a bit austere,'" Stout Griffith said. "But once you walk into the building ... I think then it almost feels more comfortable because of the contrast."

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Bodmin Jail

A History Of Bodmin Jail

Found on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall is the Bodmin Jail Hotel. It’s a former jail and the spine-tingling location of plenty of paranormal activity. This old building has a rich tapestry of fascinating history. It spans over two centuries since its erection in 1779.

When they first built the jail, they called it Bodmin Gaol. They built the jail as part of the Prison Reform under the reign of King George III. It offers an important glimpse into the history of Georgian and Victorian crime.

Part of what makes this jail unique is that its design was an architectural milestone. The reason is that it was one of the first modern jails in the UK. It introduced single cells, segregated areas that separated men and women. And access to hot water and light spaces where prisoners lived and worked.

The population at Bodmin Gaol was low for the first two decades of its existence. But by 1820, the jail became overcrowded and had to undergo serious renovations until 1850. Because of the spike in population, there was a need to separate the prisoners into categories or classes. Finally, there would be over 20 categories that all required their sleeping areas and workshops.

During the reign of Queen Victoria, they built a new prison on the site of Bodmin Jail. And they took the original building down. The new prison had ample room for the inmates, with over 220 prison cells. They designed it with separate wings for men and women, a chapel, and much more.

The old gaol is the perfect place for a hotbed of supernatural activity. But people say the souls of lost prisoners aren’t the only reason Bodmin Jail’s haunted. Bodmin Gaol has a much darker history than simply housing inmates.

The jail was the site for the execution of a shocking 55 prisoners between 1785 and 1909. And many of the hangings attract large crowds of people. There’s no wonder some of these spirits have lingered on the grounds of Bodmin Jail. They’re likely after revenge for the people who jeered at them in their last moments.

The last execution occurred at Bodmin Gaol in 1909 when they hanged William Hampton. The rumour is that William took the life of his young lover after an argument which led to his unfortunate hanging. It may be interesting to note that William wasn’t only the last person hanged at Bodmin Jail. He was the last person hanged in all of Cornwall.

From jail to the Bodmin Jail Hotel

Over time, Bodmin would see a decline in the population of prisoners that passed through its halls. Bodmin lost its original purpose because of this decline and the closure of the woman’s jail in 1911. In 1927, the jail decommissioned and closed down.

In more recent times, the Jail has undergone numerous renovations. And it’s recognized as the Bodmin Jail Hotel today.

This 4-star boutique hotel in Cornwall has a more contemporary design. But it has still kept some of the jail’s original features. It has around 70 hotel rooms for guests who are interested in the haunted history of Bodmin Gaol. And, if you’re going to stay at this luxury hotel, remember to try the fine dining options. You can eat at the Chapel restaurant or try the delectable drinks at the Champagne bar.

The Ghostly Residents Of Bodmin Jail Hotel

The Bodmin Jail Hotel is known for its ghostly residents. The ghosts have lingered long after time erased the original jail. Some of the most prominent ghosts that roam the hotel’s halls include Matthew Weeks and Selina Wadge. But their macabre stories will leave your blood running cold.

Because of its heightened activity, Bodmin Jail Hotel has become a visitor attraction. For amateur ghost hunters and professional paranormal investigators alike. Are you brave enough to take a ghost tour or stay the night? If so, remember to take your ghost-hunting equipment with you. You may just be one of the lucky few who catches the source of all those bumps in the night.

Matthew Weeks

Matthew Weeks was one of the unlucky prisoners executed in jail in 1844. They hanged Matthew for the terrible crime of murdering his lover, Charlotte. And although his body may be dead and buried, his spirit is said to live on. And he roams the halls of the Bodmin Jail Hotel.

Whether Matthew is looking for vengeance or redemption remains a mystery. All we know is that his ghostly form has become integral to the hotel.

William and James Lightfoot

The Lightfoot brothers William and James were both executed for the murder of Nevell Norway. And it’s rumoured that neither of them has the closure their spirits need to move on.

You can find at least one of the brothers haunting the ground floor cells of Bodmin Gaol. But you may need to find out where the other will appear. But it’s still around the area of their imprisonment. They are waiting for the perfect time to strike and take revenge on those who executed them.

Anne Jeffries

Anne Jeffries, accused of being a witch, is one of the few women to haunt the old jail. Anne suffered a slow and agonizing death because she refused to admit to her supposed crimes. She was left to starve for three months in her prison cell until she eventually perished.

Some paranormal enthusiasts believe Anne has supposed supernatural abilities. And she willed her spirit to stay behind as a testament to the injustices she faced.

Selina Wadge

Selina Wadge may be the most active spectre of all! They hanged her in 1878 after murdering her illegitimate child. Several guests have noted seeing her ghost hanging around the old jail. Young visitors have even reported being grabbed by the horrifying apparition. In contrast, pregnant guests have felt odd sensations of being watched.

It’s unclear if her actions are motivated by anger or regret. But people spot Selina’s ghost around the grounds. And she is the most famous resident of the hotel.

Are there guided ghost or paranormal tours at Bodmin Jail?

Of course, there are plenty of paranormal tours at Bodmin, including the Ghost Walk and Ghost Tours. You can even hire your own private paranormal investigation group. Extra members may help you capture some eerie phenomena! Be sure to book your tickets in advance, though. As this haunted location is popular, there is limited space on most of the tours.

Can I stay for an overnight ghost hunt at Bodmin Jail?

Besides renting a room at the Bodmin Hotel, you won’t get to sleep over in the old jail. But, some paranormal investigators have had the chance to ghost hunt later in the day. You may get lucky if you enquire about this with the hotel staff.

Are there any other haunted prisons?

Yes, there are many haunted prisons such as Littledean Jail, Shepton Mallet Prison, Shrewsbury Prison, and Ruthin Gaol.

Sam Ashford

Hey, I'm Sam Ashford! I'm a ghost-hunting expert, writer and founder of SpiritShack. My mission is to help people like yourself learn about spirituality and how to hunt ghosts!

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Gin not porridge: Inside the ‘haunted’ 18th-century jail turned into a luxury hotel

One of the UK’s ‘most haunted’ buildings has been reimagined as a luxury hotel.

Bodmin Jail, an 18th-century prison that dates back to 1774 has now been remodelled as a luxury hotel, aptly named the Bodmin Jail Hotel.

The hotel in Cornwall will open in February 2021 following a £50 million restoration by Mallino Developments Limited. It was designed by London-based Twelve Architects and has taken more than two years to complete.

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The building, which has featured in the reality show ‘Most Haunted’, will now boast 70 rooms and will retain many of its original features, including weathered stone walls and jail cell doors.

Inside, guests will discover a restaurant, bistro, a cocktail and gin bar serving a selection of 100 gins from around the world and, for sunny days, there will be an alfresco dining area, too.

While wedding parties are currently limited in the UK due to the pandemic, when restrictions lift the hotel claims it will also become the biggest wedding venue in Cornwall - with space for up to 300 guests.

Rajesh Joshi, resort CEO for The Bodmin Jail Hotel, said: “The opening of The Bodmin Jail Hotel is a proud moment for Cornwall tourism, and is also about celebrating Cornwall’s history. Through painstaking restoration and preservation, we are returning a national heritage asset to its former glory and creating a cultural showpiece that will attract guests from across the world.

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“Over 90% of the former jail is now within the hotel and its grounds; this is luxury accommodation in a truly unique venue - there is nowhere else quite like it.”

Guests who want to discover more of the history of Bodmin Jail are in luck too. A separate venture, the Bodmin Jail Attraction, which operates independently of the hotel has opened up on the same site and will see visitors undergo an immersive experience to see what the prison was like.

Rooms at Bodmin Jail Hotel star from £130 per night, find out more information at bodminjailhotel.com

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Inside the new £50m Cornwall hotel in the UK’s ‘most haunted building’ – opening in February

  • Kara Godfrey
  • Published : 10:28, 5 Nov 2020
  • Updated : 17:39, 19 Nov 2020

YOU can now stay at the UK's "most haunted building" as a former jail is to open as a hotel in Cornwall.

The Bodmin Jail Hotel is to welcome guests from February 2021 - where you will be staying inside the former cells

Bodmin Jail has been transformed into a hotel - and you can stay next year

Following a £50m renovation, the new hotel keeps many of the features of the 18th century prison.

The bedrooms have been created using three of the former cells combined, with lavish ensuite bathrooms inside.

Options include Classic Rooms and Family Rooms, as well as the Governor’s bedrooms which have access to the private Executive Lounge.

Take your dog along too - they offer dog-friendly getaways with pets being given beds, treats as well as breakfast.

The rooms are made up of former prison cells

The former corridors of the jail have retained their original character, although now have a huge glass ceiling above it.

You can dine at the on-site restaurant The Chapel Restaurant or the Jolly Hangman Tavern.

The Chapel Bar serves a range of cocktails and gins, as well as daily afternoon tea between 2pm and 4pm.

You can even get married there with venues available for up to 300 people, although this will be on hold depending on the pandemic.

The new hotel will be opening in February 2021 but you can book now

The jail was once used to house the Crown Jewels, before the prison closed in 1927, but you can go on tours of the rest of the jail which are available on-site.

One-night at The Bodmin Jail Hotel starts from £130, while tickets for the Bodmin Jail Visitor Attraction which includes an overnight stay and breakfast or dinner start from £175 for two.

It is also a great place to stay to explore Cornwall, including the Bodmin Moor or the Eden Project.

Book your stay at The Bodmin Jail Hotel from February 12 here .

How the prison once looked, before being transformed into a hotel

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Other famous UK prisons you can tour include Shepton Mallet Prison , which once housed the Kray Twins.

Here are some of the other jails you can visit or stay in across the UK.

You can even eat in a prison in Brixton , where you are served by current inmates.

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BODMIN JAIL

The outer walls of Bodmin Jail.

A Feeling Of Utter Desolation

An aura of distinct unease radiates from the crumbling walls and through the echoing corridors of Bodmin Gaol.

From the moment you catch your first glimpse of its sinister, grey bulk looming over the town of Bodmin, a feeling of utter desolation takes hold, its intensity increasing as the gloom laden walls draw nearer.

Once across the threshold you find yourself pitched into a twilight world where vestiges of a gruesome past still linger, and where the lost souls of long ago prisoners still wander in turmoil.

A Grim Place

Bodmin Jail was begun in the 1770's and was constructed by Napoleonic prisoners of war using 20,000 tons of granite quarried on Bodmin Moor. Chronic overcrowding led to its being extended several times in the 19th century, before it was finally closed in 1927.

Between 1785 and 1909 fifty five people were executed at Bodmin Jail.

All but four of the hangings were carried out in public and provided a grisly source of entertainment for thousands of spectators who would congregate in adjoining fields to witness some poor wretch take his or her plunge into eternity.

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The Execution Of Matthew Weeks

Amongst those executed at Bodmin Jail was Matthew Weeks, a crippled farmhand who was arrested for the murder of his lover Charlotte Dymond, whose body was found on Roughtor, one of Bodmin Moor's most striking landmarks, on Sunday April 14th 1844.

Found guilty of the crime he was hanged at the goal in August 1844 and 20,000 people turned out to witness his final moments.

Charlotte's ghost, clad in a gown and silk bonnet is still said to appear at the site of her murder on the anniversary of her death, whilst in recent years considerable doubt has been cast on the veracity of Matthew's conviction.

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Visitors Are Overcome

The terror and misery that condemned felons, such as Matthew Weeks, must have felt as they sat in the grim cells of Bodmin Jail awaiting death can only be guessed at.

But vestiges of their trepidation appear to have permeated the very walls of the prison, and many visitors are overcome by feelings of desolation and despondency as they explore its dank maze of dark corridors and claustrophobic cells.

The Story Of Selina Wadge

Another former prisoner, whose spirit has remained earthbound at Bodmin Jail is Selina Wadge, who was arrested in 1878 for the murder of her youngest son, Harry.

She told a constable that she had been urged to murder him by her lover James Westwood, who had promised to marry her if the boy was out of the way.

Westwood strenuously denied this, claiming he had nothing against the boy.

At her subsequent trial the jury found Selina guilty, although they recommended leniency on the grounds that she had taken good care of her children and that, in their opinion, the murder had not been premeditated.

But the Judge, Mr Justice Denman, disagreed and sentenced her to death.

On Thursday 15th August 1878 a sobbing Selina was led from the condemned cell of Bodmin Jail clutching a white handkerchief.

Mounting the scaffold, she uttered her last words, "Lord deliver me from this miserable world," and, at precisely 8am, the executioner pulled the lever of the trap and sent her plummeting to her death.

Her body, still clutching the white handkerchief, was left dangling for an hour before being cut down and buried within the prison grounds.

Her ghost though still wanders the prison, where she tries to reach out to small children who often enquire about the crying lady in the long dress.

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Very Emotional

Another phenomenon is that pregnant women tend to become very emotional on Bodmin Jail's third and fourth floors.

This is where Selina, supposedly, projects her feelings of guilt and remorse onto them.

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Bodmin Jail's 'hanging' haunted restaurant gives Cornwall and Devon locals 20% off

It's certainly a unique dining experience - and there's no better time to try it

  • 13:51, 27 JAN 2023
  • Updated 15:08, 27 JAN 2023

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Dining out mere feet from the unsettling spot where several murderers and other ne'er do wells were hanged might not exactly get the tastebuds salivating. Well, only if you're a bit weird.

The fact that a few feet in the other direction lies a spooky spot which is said to be haunted and definitely has a very strange atmosphere means you have to have a strong stomach and no little bravery to eat out at The Jolly Hangman Tavern, part of the Courtyard Restaurant at Bodmin Jail.

What will get you salivating is the food, which is really rather good. The tavern is part of the Bodmin Hotel complex, a snazzy upgrade at the jail attraction which, as we featured a couple of weeks ago, is very possibly the most over-looked and under-appreciated place to visit in Cornwall.

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There were 55 executions that took place within its formidable walls, for crimes such as rape, murder and stealing. Most of these executions were viewed by the public, and thousands would travel specially to witness the hangings. The last person taken to the gallows was William Hampton, who in July 1909 paid the ultimate price for taking the life of his 17-year-old girlfriend. He was also the last man to be hanged in Cornwall.

The actual hanging drop, which is still in working order, is right opposite the entrance to the restaurant, while the paranormal element of the jail with its tales of ghostly sightings is also nearby. It is certainly a unique place to eat.

Bodmin Jail's Jolly Hangman Tavern

The restaurant is a well-designed upgrade of the original stark stone building, with a painting of the jail's former governor looking down imperiously alongside stark and startling images of the jail, which was originally built in 1779 and closed in 1927.

There's no better time to visit as anyone whose main address is in Cornwall or Devon gets half-price standard entry to the jail, including the rather brilliant interactive Dark Walk experience and the new 100 Years, 100 Stories exhibition.

That's not all - as a local you will also receive a 20% off voucher that can be used in the gift shop and restaurant.

How we do restaurant reviews

This review was written after an unannounced visit to the restaurant. The meal was paid for by ourselves.

Expect good quality bistro/pub grub staples including breakfast favourites to homemade pizzas, pastas, burgers and everything from crispy calamari with garlic aioli to slow-braised pork belly and sticky toffee pudding.

My family visited after a fascinating tour of the jail and after all that death I could murder a beer, so over a pint of Korev, some hot chocolates and a couple of (very tasty) chai lattes, we perused the menu.

Bodmin Jail's Jolly Hangman Tavern

It was a cold day so the braised Kilhallon beef stew with thyme new potatoes (£16) was a perfect winter warmer; the meat reared not too far away at butcher James Kittow's farm at Par. Good, chunky, filling (with a £4 side of winter greens) and a lot more appetising than the examples of the meals the prisoners would have had to stomach, which we saw in the Administration Block.

The kids had salmon, cream cheese and chive, and ham, cheddar and rocket paninis and we shared a bowl of chips, while two of us finished up with an almond brownie with chocolate sauce and custard, and an excellent ginger steamed sponge pudding with clotted cream.

Bodmin Jail's Jolly Hangman Tavern

With the 20% locals reduction, our meal of six drinks, two paninis, two mains, two sides and two desserts came to £77 which, in this time of increasing costs and a noticeable hike in restaurant bills, was not at all bad. I certainly didn't feel like I'd been robbed by the likes of John Hoskin, who was hanged across the way for stealing wheat in Redruth, or William Howarth, who was sentenced to death for stealing a purse containing 20 guineas.

We were left hanging for a while, though - service was a bit slow, but when it came it was done with efficiency and friendliness.

Bodmin Jail is pulling out all the stops when it comes to the visitor experience at the moment, especially if you're a local. It's well worth a visit.

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The Bodmin Jail Hotel has been transformed from an 18th century prison to a stunning boutique hotel. Immersed in history, guests enjoy impeccable hospitality and service, luxurious bedrooms and the ultimate dining experience.

A heritage gem, the Bodmin Jail Hotel has carefully blended contemporary design with over two hundred and fifty years of history to create an unparalleled guest experience. Our breath-taking bedrooms are formed of three former cells, with all the finishing touches you would expect from a luxury hotel.

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One of Britain's most haunted buildings to become a HOTEL: Bodmin Jail was the site of 60 executions but will now be transformed into lodgings with 63 suites 

  • There are plans for the historic Bodmin Jail in Cornwall to be turned into a luxury hotel with 63 bedrooms 
  • The jail has a reputation for paranormal activity as it held more than 60 executions between 1779 and 1909 
  • The owners want to refurbish two derelict cell block wings, with each bedroom made up of three old cells

By Caroline Mcguire for MailOnline

Published: 07:32 EST, 24 January 2017 | Updated: 11:22 EST, 24 January 2017

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These pictures show how a former jail and one of Britain's most haunted buildings will look - when it is turned into a hotel.

The owners of Bodmin Jail are hoping to carry out a complete refurbishment of the two wings of derelict cell blocks.

Plans have now been submitted to create 63 en-suite hotel rooms above part of the museum - each made up of three of the current cells.

A former jail and one of Britain's most haunted buildings is being turned into a hotel following the complete refurbishment of two wings of derelict cell blocks 

A former jail and one of Britain's most haunted buildings is being turned into a hotel following the complete refurbishment of two wings of derelict cell blocks 

Plans have now been submitted to create 63 en-suite hotel rooms in the old Bodmin Jail above part of the newly-planned museum

Plans have now been submitted to create 63 en-suite hotel rooms in the old Bodmin Jail above part of the newly-planned museum - each made up of three of the current cells

The ambitious plan are set to create what will surely become Britain's most haunted hotel.

The jail, which was was built on the edge of Bodmin Moor, has developed a nationwide reputation for paranormal activity as it witnessed more than 60 executions between its opening in 1779 and 1909.

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The building closed in 1927 and while much of it is in ruins, parts of the jail have since been turned into a tourist attraction, with visitors able to learn about the history of the building and the prisoners who did time there.

There are also ghost tours around the property for fans of the supernatural and the television show Most Haunted with Yvette Fielding and Derek Acorah even filmed an episode there.  

This is the first look at how plans for a 63-bed hotel would completely transform Bodmin Jail, after a planning application was submitted for the restoration, conversion and extension of the attraction 

This is the first look at how plans for a 63-bed hotel would completely transform Bodmin Jail, after a planning application was submitted for the restoration, conversion and extension of the attraction 

This image shows a current view of Bodmin Jail's exterior

The current view of Bodmin Jail, left and right, which currently operates as an attraction and venue. However, many of the buildings are in a ruinous state, limiting its potential 

An aerial view of the current state of Bodmin Jail, which witnessed more than 60 executions between its opening in 1779 and 1909

An aerial view of the current state of Bodmin Jail, which witnessed more than 60 executions between its opening in 1779 and 1909

The property is set for a revamp though, with Twelve Architects, a company based in London, submitting their application earlier this month to convert some of the buildings at the venue in Cornwall. 

They say the interior of each room will feature colours and textures inspired by the aged, weathered stone.

A spokesperson said: 'The jail currently operates as an attraction and venue, but many of the buildings are in a ruinous state, limiting its potential.

'Twelve Architects, working with a team including Sarner International, Montagu Evans, Arup, Turner & Townsend and Astute Fire, has devised proposals to create a state-of-the-art visitor experience and teaching and learning resource; an upgraded venue for private hire; and a 63-bedroom hotel.'

A photo of Bodmin Jail in the early 1900s. The prison was built in 1779 and it finally closed in 1927, then sold two years later.  Much of it is in ruins, but parts of the jail have since been turned into a tourist attraction 

A photo of Bodmin Jail in the early 1900s. The prison was built in 1779 and it finally closed in 1927, then sold two years later.  Much of it is in ruins, but parts of the jail have since been turned into a tourist attraction 

The plans for the 63-bed hotel show how Bodmin Jail will be transformed

The plans for the 63-bed hotel show how Bodmin Jail will be transformed. It will feature colours and textures inspired by the aged, weathered stone 

Twelve Architects, a company based in London, submitted their application earlier this month to convert some of the buildings at the venue in Cornwall

Twelve Architects, a company based in London, submitted their application earlier this month to convert some of the buildings at the venue in Cornwall

As part of the plans, a new 1,200 m2 building will also be built and house the 'Dark Walk' attraction.

This will consist of a sequence of themed rooms containing scenic sets, films and projections to immerse visitors in the history of the area and allow them to share the experience of inmates of Bodmin Jail during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Matt Cartwright, Twelve Architects' founding director, added: 'This project will be important to Bodmin, bringing an important part of its heritage back to life and providing facilities for local people as well as for visitors.

'We're looking forward to taking the project forward.'

If the application is approved, the works are expected to start in early 2018. 

If the application is approved, the works on the new hotel are expected to start in early 2018 

If the application is approved, the works on the new hotel are expected to start in early 2018 

The project aims to bring part of Bodmin Jail's heritage back to life

The project aims to bring part of Bodmin Jail's heritage back to life and provide facilities for local people as well as tourists 

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