The Warders Room at Bodmin Jail, Bodmin

The Warders Room at Bodmin Jail
Berrycobme Road Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2NR

Tel: 01208 76292

Head Chef: Executive Chef David Wheten

"WELCOME TO “THE WARDERS ROOM AT BODMIN JAIL”

Offering a wide choice of dining experiences, "The Warders Room" menu offers a great range of home-cooked food that is freshly prepared using local produce, by a dedicated team of qualified chefs.

Here diners can feast from the extensive and mouth-watering menu and enjoy a visit to the Jail’s Museum and spookier corners either before or after!

As a sophisticated alternative "The Witness Box" offers an elegant setting for tea and coffee or even a relaxing pre-dinner drink or cocktail; come in and relax in our deep leather chairs!

The Warders Room serves hot and cold refreshments and, remember, a homemade Cream Tea always goes down well after a good walk!

Bodmin Jail was the last County Jail in Cornwall, eventually closing in 1927 and is one of the top 10 most haunted public attractions, housing the only working execution pit in the UK! The Jail sits at the start of the famous "Camel Trail" and is the perfect day out for all the family.

Further Details

The original jail was built for King George III in 1779. The Jail you see today was built by the prisoners who brought the 20,000 tons of granite from Bodmin’s “Cuckoo Quarry”. During the First World War the Jail held state papers and the Doomsday book.

Visit the cold dank cells, look up at the thin light filtering through a small barred window and imagine being sentenced to even a week in such desolation, a very lonely life with the knowledge each day would bring more of the same cold, hunger and hard labour, on the treadmill as a civil prisoner or “cannon ball” catch for naval prisoners; designed to keep you fit for battle on your release.

Building the future
Bodmin Jail is a unique heritage asset which was allowed to decay until purchased by its current owners in the summer of 2004.

They are ploughing all the revenue from entrance fees and profits from the shop and business as a whole back into the Jail with a ten year plan to revive this infamous Jail; by replacing roofs, internal structures and showing the cells as they once were, whilst also incorporating a museum of Cornish penal life over the last three centuries.

The vision is to take it “Back to the Future” where it will become the thriving, vibrant mirror image of the past, a legacy of Cornish history for all to enjoy, a truly memorable day out! We aim to help Bodmin town, once the capital of Cornwall, to become the historic capital again.

So why not visit “The Warders Room at Bodmin Jail” and enjoy good food, a great day out and help us to put Bodmin back on the map!

La Scala Function Suite:
The former prison Chapel has undergone extensive renovation and improvements works in recent years, and now provides a stunning environment for any function; from a private party, business conference, wedding reception to a funeral wake – we can cater for you.

So why not visit “La Scala Function Suite” and start to plan that special event in one of the best facilities in Cornwall.

Oh, and not to be forgotten, we are licensed for Civil Ceremonies – so if you want to get married in Jail, renew your vows, or hold a naming ceremony, we can offer you a truly unique experience.

We are an all-weather venue, which is dog friendly, and has free parking.

For more information, please call 01208 76292
Or visit www.bodminjail.org

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