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a Museum in the town of Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall

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About The Shire Hall

This beautifully preserved building is one of Cornwall's gems from the 19th-century. The Shire Hall was built in 1838 and shows an imposing granite frontage typical of the period. The interior has many graceful, historic features and of these the most impressive is the cantilevered staircase.

The building, dominating a large square, was used as the county court until 1988, since this time with the aid of grants from the Lottery and European Funds, Bodmin Town Council have been able to restore the building to its original state. It now acts as a museum offering visitors the unique experience of attending court room drama's from the 19th-century!

A visit to the Shire Hall is well worth while, apart from being able to enjoy being a member of the jury for a courtroom trial, visitors can learn much about the history of Bodmin, its mining traditions and of its connections with smuggling. The rich wildlife of the region can be explored giving visitors an idea of the best parts of the area to discover a wealth of Cornish flora and fauna for yourself.

The Shire Hall offers a range of services to help visitors enjoy the historic nature and beauty of Bodmin, it also has a shop with books and guides.
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Recommended attractions near The Shire Hall

Bodmin & Wenford Railway	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
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Jamaica Inn	(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Golitha Falls	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bodmin Moor	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Readymoney Cove	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near The Shire Hall

Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Lostwithiel, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S)
Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Polkerris, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
Polkerris in St.Austell's Bay has a lovely sandy beach backed by a cluster of cottages built haphazardly along a narrow village street leading towards the wooded hills and cliffs which give shelter to this enchanting little cove.
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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay.
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Charlestown, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
This lovely little port hugs the rugged south Cornish coast overlooking picturesque St. Austell Bay.
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St Austell, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S)
One of the blessings of St. Austell, is its parish church, a glorious structure that has a beautiful carved 15th-century tower built of local yellow stone.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Nearby travel help

Bodmin Parkway Station	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)
Lostwithiel Station	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)
Plymouth City Airport	(27.0 miles, 43.5 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 31	(54.9 miles, 88.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(57.7 miles, 92.9 km, direction E)
The Shire Hall to London	(212.8 miles, 342.3 km, direction E)

Accommodation & Hotels near The Shire Hall

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Westberry Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction S)
Tredethy Country Hotel	(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N)
Trehellas House	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)
Lostwithiel Hotel Golf & Country Club	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE)
Victoria Inn	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW)
Wisteria Lodge	(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction S)
Cliff Head Hotel	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)
The Carlyon Bay Hotel	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)
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