Experience Bodmin
Experience is a project that promotes Cornwall as a year-round destination.
After its success in West Cornwall and Newquay, the project is now focusing on Bodmin from April 2025 to March 2027. It aims to bring more visitors to the town by creating unique cultural and low carbon experiences.
The project has four main parts:
- Helping local businesses and people build skills and connections.
- Improving what Bodmin offers to visitors.
- Promoting Bodmin as a place to visit
- Evaluating how well the project is working.
The project team are planning to build on Bodmin’s ambition to become a major tourism destination based on its heritage attractions, cultural events and recreational opportunities.
Whilst it is not traditionally a tourist hotspot, Bodmin is ideally situated to be a gateway to mid-Cornwall. It’s close to Bodmin Moor, the Camel Trail, and both the north and south coasts. It’s also near popular attractions and is surrounded by wild natural landscapes.
The project will run a focused marketing campaign to show off what makes Bodmin special. With investment and improvements in the town, the goal is to create lasting benefits for local people.
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (2025–26) and from Cornwall Council’s Town Centre Revitalisation Fund (2026–27).
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Spring Equinox Weekend: Illuminated Adventures & Live Music in Bodmin
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As the days grow longer and Bodmin welcomes the Spring Equinox, the town comes alive with two standout events — each proudly supported by Experience Bodmin. Whether you're in the mood for immersive storytelling or electrifying live music, this special weekend offers something for everyone.
✨ TIMEPIECE: Tempus Fugitives!
Saturday 21 March 2026 · 5:00–7:00pm · Free · Bodmin Town Centre
Step into a world of mystery, light, and local heritage with TIMEPIECE: Tempus Fugitives! — a roving, story-led illuminated arts experience taking place across Bodmin Town Centre on the evening of the Spring Equinox.
This experimental event invites you to help the “Tempus Fugitives,” accidental time‑travelers lost in Old Bodmin, by following a trail of clues and discovering pop-up performances in multiple town‑centre locations. Visitors receive a free map at Mount Folly to guide them across the route.🎸 Battle of the Bands: FINALS
Sunday 22 March 2026 · 5:00–9:30pm · The BEAT, Dennison Road
The stage is set, the public has voted, and six talented finalists are ready to compete for the top spot in Bodmin’s Battle of the Bands Finals! Hosted at The BEAT, this high‑energy evening showcases a mix of grunge, pop, easy listening, and acoustic performances, all culminating in a public vote for the No.1 band.
Join us as Bodmin lights up with storytelling, music, and celebration this Spring Equinox Weekend!
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First of three new murals brightening Bodmin town centre
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The first of three large-scale artworks set to sprinkle colour and creativity across Bodmin has officially been unveiled—earning heaps of love from residents!
On Stillmoor Surgery (Dennison Road car park), Cornwall-based street artist Koe One has transformed an ordinary wall into a stunning, photo-realistic celebration of Cornish wildlife.
Andy “Koe One” is a well-known name in Cornwall’s street art scene. His work is collected internationally, and he’s painted murals for some of the world’s biggest brands—so Bodmin is in truly expert hands.
Photos of the completed piece, shared by the White Hart Inn, Bodmin Town Council, and Bodmin Mural Facebook pages, quickly racked up thousands of likes and hundreds of glowing comments.
One local said:
“I got stuck in morning traffic outside Stillmoor and this was so lovely to see. Brilliant artwork!”
Another commented:
“Had the pleasure of watching this mural come to life over the last week or so. It is fantastic—so realistic, especially the fox. Well done.”
The Team Behind the Scenes
While the mural may have appeared like magic, months of careful planning happened behind the curtain. Our team has been working closely with the local community and collaborating with Jack Tierney of Slapdash Studio, who coordinated this first installation and will also lead the creation of the two upcoming murals on Honey Street and Crockwell Street.
Jack is a Cornwall-based artist with sixteen years of professional mural experience. His client list includes Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and Nike, and his paintings have been exhibited across the UK—including Liberty London.
Part of a Bigger Vision for Bodmin
This mural is just one piece of a wider programme of public realm improvements delivered by Cornwall Council and supported by Experience Bodmin, which plays a key role in celebrating Bodmin’s cultural identity and making the town an even more inviting place to visit.
Why Experience Bodmin Is Supporting These Murals
Experience Bodmin is proud to help deliver these vibrant installations as part of its core mission:
- Enhancing Bodmin’s appeal to visitors
- Promoting Bodmin as a must-visit destination
These murals bring that mission to life—using creativity and public art to strengthen our sense of place, boost footfall, and spark community pride. Experience Bodmin has supported both the mural design process and the installation to ensure each piece reflects the stories and spirit that matter most to local people.
Two More Murals Arriving by Early April
Once all three artworks are completed, they will create a colourful trail through Bodmin Town Centre—adding beauty, interest, and a renewed sense of identity. And this is only the beginning. More cultural, creative, and collaborative improvements are on the way.
Experience Bodmin will continue to share updates as the next murals take shape and as further enhancements across the town centre unfold.
