Bodmin


Centrally located in the county equidistant from both north and south coasts.


Whilst in Cornwall, why not pay the ancient county town, Bodmin, a visit.


Centrally located in the heart of the county, equidistant from both the north and south coasts and situated on the western fringes of the beautiful landscape that is Bodmin Moor.


There’s no need to get in your car when you visit Bodmin as there are six places to visit within walking distance of the town centre.


The fascinating Bodmin Town Museum which is free to visit and depicts beautifully the ancient county town’s past.


St Petroc’s Church, the largest Parish Church in Cornwall, where as well as admiring the artefacts you can enjoy one of the churches’ events such as the annual Christmas Tree Festival.


The Shire Hall, too, is worth a visit and is great for lovers of art as there is a lovely gallery with a full programme of different exhibitions by local artists plus the building plays host to a number of free art activities for children such as Halloween mask making and its yearly summer competition.


Whilst at the Shire Hall you can also discover the building’s judicial past and act as a juror in a Victorian murder trial in the Courtroom Experience.


Other highlights include Bodmin Jail, the Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway and the wonderful Military Museum.


Pop into the Visitor Information Centre, based in the Shire Hall, ask for a copy of the free Bodmin guide which includes more details of all of the above, some walks & a town map.


Bodmin Town Museum Mount Folly, Bodmin Tel: 01208 77067


info@bodmintownmuseum.plus.com


Visit Bodmin Town Museum for well displayed local & social history, from earliest times to the 1950s.


Full steam ahead for a busy summer at the Railway


Now this local attraction is gearing up for a busy summer of steam trains and special events, aimed at entertaining locals and tourists over the summer holidays.


Perfect if your little ones love Thomas, or your bigger ones have visions of the Hogwarts Express! There’s something special about the sights, sounds and smells of steam engines and heritage diesel trains. Mummies, Daddies and grandparents love them too, and a visit to Bodmin & Wenford Railway’s charming


1950s Cornish branch line station makes a magical and nostalgic outing for the whole family, a real journey back in time.


In addition to the daily timetabled service, there are a whole host of special events in the calendar.


Sign up to the Railway’s mailing list and follow @bodmingeneral on Facebook Twitter and Instagram for the latest news, offers and events. 01208 73555 enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk. www.bodminrailway.co.uk


Victoriana, Working Life, Railways, World Wars I & II


Open Easter to September Mon-Fri 10.30-4.30; Sat 10.30-2.30 October 10.30-2.30. Closed Bank Holidays


Bodmin Jail ADMISSION FREE


Lanlivery Vintage Rally and Country Fair


9th


Nr Lostwithiel. B3269, PL30 5AW & 10th


September 2017


Steam Engines - Vintage Vehicles - Farm Working Section - Dancing Diggers - Trade Stalls - 40 Bird Clay Shoot and have a go Fun Fair - Beer Tent - Dog Show - Farm Animals and lots more


All enquiries tel. 01208 872921 www.cornish-visitor.co.uk Cornish Visitor Guide - Summer 2017 17


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