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From Chains to Champagne at Bodmin Jail Hotel

What's Included?

    Friday 16thOctober - Saturday 17thOctober 2026

    Enjoy a one-of-a-kind luxury stay at the Bodmin Jail Hotel, as Johnsons Coaches takes you to prison in style! Immerse yourself in an experience that blends the grandeur of Victorian heritage with the indulgence of modern luxury. From costumed wardens to ghostly encounters, every moment transports you deeper into the mysteries of this legendary 18th-century prison.

    Look What’s Included:

    • One speedy pick-up point at our depot in Henley-in-Arden

    • Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

    • Half Board Accommodation

    • Hotel History Guided Tour

    • Welcome Drink

    • Paranormal Tour

    • Bodmin Jail Museum Admission

    Not Included: Lunches & Courier Service

    Disclaimer: You will be on the "Prisoner Experience". Expect minimal respect from the wardens, occasional shouting, and light punishments as part of the historical experience. Staff remain in character throughout, so don't take anything personally—it’s all part of the theatrical fun!

    Your Hotel

    4* BodminJail Hotel

    The hotel’s rooms are fashioned from three prison cells, providing a blend of authenticity and modern comfort. The hotel’s commitment to preserving it’s historical significance while providing a luxurious stay makes it a standout destination for those interested in history and modern luxury.

    All Rooms Include:

    • Air Conditioning

    • Bathrobe

    • Complimentary mini bar with milk, water and soft drinks

    • Freestanding Bath

    • Hair Dryer

    • Interactive TV

    • King Size Bed or 2 Single Beds

    • Walk in Shower

    • Tea & Coffee Station

    Mobility:

    There is an uphill slope from the coach to the hotel entrance. Staff are on hand to assist. There is a lift to all cells, but there are several steps to reach the bar and restaurant areas. The paranormal tour is accessed via an original spiral staircase.

    Single Supplement: £83

    Insurance: £37

    From Chains to Champagne at Bodmin Jail Hotel

    Itinerary


    Friday

    We depart Henley towards Bodmin Jail Hotel, with a lunch stop en-route. Upon arrival, settle into your luxury cell, before enjoying a welcome drink, then a historical guided tour revealing Bodmin Jail's dark past. Later feast on an elevated three-course "Prisoner's Meal", crafted with historical inspiration, before stepping into the darkness for an introduction to the paranormal.

    Saturday

    Wake to a decadent full breakfast and complete your journey with a self-guided visit to the immersive Bodmin Jail Museum. Begin your journey in the award-winning Dark Walk, a state-of-the-art immersive experience that plunges you into the sights and sounds of Georgian and Victorian Cornwall. Then explore the original jail wings, restored cells, and the execution pit, where Cornwall's last hanging took place. We stop for lunch on the way back to Henley, arriving early evening.

    Departure dates

    Date Duration From price Book now Call back Favourites
    16 Oct 2026 2 Days £249.00 Book now Request call back

    Pick up points

    Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip

    Name Address
    Henley in Arden Depot Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
    Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden