The Postal Museum and Mail Rail
Take a ride for your imagination on London’s 100-year-old postal railway and explore interactive exhibitions that tell the story of 500 years of communications history
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Immersive experiences
Suited for trailblazer types who want to see, taste and discover unique activities, places and people.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating story of the first social network – the post— across the decades stretching back more than 500 years.
- Board a miniature train to explore the long-hidden tunnels of the Post Office’s very own railway dating back over 100 years.
- Learn all about the vehicles that allowed the post mail to work from five-wheeled cycles and rockets to piracy on the high seas and a restored Mail Coach that sped across Britain in the 1800s.
- See the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, and try your hand at sorting the mail on a mock-up train carriage.
What's included
Temporary exhibition entry
Ride on Mail Rail
The Postal Play Space is not included
Annual ticket (available as an upgrade on-site)
Downloadable audio guide
Prepare for the experience
- Show your provider’s email including a QR code on your mobile phone or printed when visiting the attraction.
Children information
- Children under 3 years old can access free of charge.
- Children under 16 should attend accompanied by a paying adult.
Accessibility information
- Note that you must be able to walk 100m unaided to ride on Mail Rail.
- Please contact us should you require any accessibility information.
Ticket restrictions
- This product is non-refundable.
Additional information
- Audio guides are on sale and available in German, French, Italian, Spanish and English.
The Postal Museum and the Mail Rail’s live dates and times can be seen before booking.
Duration: 2 hours
The regular operating times are the following:
- Wednesdays - Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
How to get there
- Address: The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest Underground station: Russell Square.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.
