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Mail Rail

The Postal Museum

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Mail Rail event space with vibrant lighting, ideal for upscale gatherings and networking.
  • From £5000
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
  • From £5000
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
The only venue in London offering an authentic underground railway experience combined with a distinctive subterranean event space featuring original 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location near Russell Square
  • Countless branding opportunities
  • Adaptable space for multiple layouts
  • Access to museum galleries and exhibitions
  • Subterranean industrial space with vaulted ceilings
  • Historic Mail Rail train experience available
  • Exposed brickwork and authentic railway tracks
  • Capacity for up to 275 standing reception

The Mail Rail at The Postal Museum is a unique venue in Central London that provides a unique subterranean event space which includes an immersive underground train ride through the 100-year-old secret tunnels. The impressive, industrial blank canvas space has countless inspiring architectural features including vaulted ceilings and exposed brick work. Highly adaptable it can be hired for product launches, award ceremonies, corporate events and gala dinners.

Frequently asked questions

The Postal Museum and Courtyard costs £8,250 + VAT for venue hire, with access from 14:00 for setup, earliest guest arrival from 15:00, and guest departure at 23:00. Extended hours beyond 23:00 cost £500 + VAT per hour, subject to availability.

The Postal Museum and Courtyard can accommodate up to 120 guests for a standing reception. This includes both the indoor Welcome Space and the outdoor Courtyard area with its living wall and red post boxes.

Yes, all catering, production, floristry, entertainment and other services must be provided by The Postal Museum's accredited suppliers only. The venue team provides impartial guidance on supplier selection and can make initial enquiries on your behalf.

A 50% deposit is required when filling in the booking form to secure your date. The remaining 50% balance is payable 60 days before the event date.

Viewings are offered Tuesday to Friday between 9am-5pm, and Mondays subject to availability. Viewings take place at The Postal Museum Welcome Space and must be arranged in advance with the venue team.

The Courtyard features a stunning living wall, an authentic red telephone box, and iconic red post boxes. This vibrant outdoor space can be fully branded to reflect your event's theme and works well for both relaxed barbecue receptions and lively networking events.

Events can run beyond the standard 23:00 departure time for £500 + VAT per hour, subject to availability. Extended hours must be arranged in advance and approval depends on the venue's schedule and local licensing requirements.

Access for setup begins at 14:00, giving you one hour before the earliest guest arrival time of 15:00. All setup, catering preparation, and vendor arrangements must be coordinated through the venue's accredited suppliers only.

The venue hire fee of £8,250 + VAT is a flat rate regardless of guest numbers, up to the 120-person capacity limit. No minimum spend requirements are mentioned beyond the base venue hire cost.

The venue can put dates on hold while you finalize details, but specific hold periods aren't detailed in the available information. You'll need to contact the venue team directly to arrange holds and confirm how long dates can be reserved without a deposit.

More about The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum has two unique and urban event spaces available to hire for a range of corporate and private events from product launches and client dinners to outdoor BBQ parties and award galas.

Mail Rail venue is an impressive and spectacular underground venue with a bold industrial character that has maintained its original features including exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings, archways and authentic railway tracks.

The outdoor event space The Courtyard has a beautiful living wall and sunny courtyard with an additional indoor space with museum exhibitions and galleries.