The Postal Museum, London

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If you think The Postal Museum is just about getting your letters sent, think again! With a train ride, an adventure play zone and even a lion (?!), post has taken on a whole new meaning.

Hop aboard the Mail Rail, a miniature train which takes you on an underground exploration, with more than a few surprises… Mail Rail will speed you through old-fashioned tunnels and platforms, before dropping kids off ready for more fun at Sorted! - the postal play space where kids under 8 can immerse themselves in a tiny town of slides, chutes and trolleys.

The exhibits are packed with curiosities that unveil the story of the very first social network. Kids can get hands-on in an interactive exhibits based in an abandoned engineering depot, then discover the weird and wonderful things sent in the past like Victorian Valentines cards and even an actual lion!

Ride the Mail Rail - a miniature underground railway
Discover the secret world of your post
Kids will love the Sorted! Play Area

Closed 24-26 December

Contact Details

Location: The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DA
Telephone: 0300 030 0700
Email: boxoffice@postalmuseum.org
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Ages

For all ages

Opening Times

All days: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Soft play

Sorted! The Postal Play Space
Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:45
Ground floor of Mail Rail
£4 online / £5 on the day / £11 Museum + Sorted
For ages 8 and under
Discover an immersive mini-town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys, slides and chutes; everything to keep the little ones happily occupied.

Sessions last 45 mins starting from 10:00 Wednesday to Sunday, last session at 16:00.

Due to limited capacity, one adult per booking will be admitted with groups of up to 4 children, unless there is a reason why extra supervision is necessary. For groups of 4-8 children, 2 adults will be admitted to supervise.

Party venues

Kids parties
We’ve got birthday parties Sorted! at The Postal Museum.
Treat your guests to a unique party to remember at The Postal Museum! Dress up and become mini post people in Sorted! our indoor play area before continuing the fun through the secret underground tunnels of Mail Rail, our miniature railway. All party packages include an exclusive party room and party bags for the kids.

Age: Suitable for ages 8 and under

Availability: Saturdays & Sundays from 11am or 2pm

Location: Clerkenwell, Central London

Cafés

The Café
Take a break with snacks and refreshments in our cafe, conveniently located in our Welcome Space.

Child-friendly eating & baby feeding
Our cafe has highchairs. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcome anywhere. For a bit more privacy, our First Aid Room in Mail Rail can be used to feed your baby if not in use. One of our hosts can help you on the day.

Relaxed openings

Post Early: Relaxed Events at The Postal Museum

Post Early is a relaxed event that has been co-produced with Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons. Although the event is designed to support autistic and neurodiverse people, including families and adults, it is suitable for anyone who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded and noisy.

At this February half term Post Early event, visitors can ride Mail Rail, explore the exhibitions with adjustments and lowered volume levels and take part in a facilitated ‘create your own sensory story’ arts and crafts activity.

There is a quiet space to take some time to relax and resources available to borrow to support you on your visit.

The Discovery Room will be open as a reference library and the café will be open.

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