You're Pulling My Leg Guided Tour
Price
£17–27
Adult £27; child £17
About
A special Easter guided tour at Bodmin Jail uncovering the grim history of executions, running daily at 9.30am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
This Easter holiday tour at Bodmin Jail explores the history of execution, from ancient hanging trees and crossroads hangings to public executions at Cornwall's county jail. Visitors hear about the shift from public to private hangings, execution methods, infamous hangmen and the folklore surrounding the jail. The two-hour guided walk covers roughly 1000 steps and suits families and history enthusiasts, replacing the standard guided tour for the duration.
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