The Postal Museum and Mail Rail Ride Admission

A ticket to explore Britain's postal history and ride the Mail Rail

With this ticket, you’ll get to dive deep into Britain’s postal heritage.

You’ll get to hop on an exhilarating ride along the Mail Rail – a journey through the original tunnels and platforms of London’s postal railway.

Then you’ll have the chance to explore five centuries of communications at the postal museum. You’ll get to see artefacts such as the Black Penny stamp and original posters from the turn of the century.

To top off your experience, you’ll also get to explore interactive exhibitions and workshops, such as sorting mail in the rocking train carriage.

Why visit

• An exhilarating journey on the Mail Rail ride
• Fascinating insights into the history of post
• Chance to explore fun interactive exhibitions

What's included

• Admission to Mail Rail ride

• Admission to The Postal Museum

What's not included

• Admission to Sorted! Postal Play Space
• Audio guide and headset

Restrictions

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

  
  

  Audio supported languages

  English (UK)

  
  

  French

  
  

  Italian

  
  

  Spanish

  
  

  German

  
  

  Additional information

  Please note that your ticket provides a time slot for the Mail Rail departure, and not a specific departure time.

  Please note that the operational hours of the Postal Museum are as follows:

  - Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00–17:00

  - 24–26 December: closed

  Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

  Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

  You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

  Operated by The Postal Museum

   
  

  Location

  The Postal Museum and Mail Rail Ride Admission

  15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA

  Please arrive at the Mail Rail entrance. You can explore the exhibition spaces after your ride.