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The Courtyard

The Postal Museum

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Stylish outdoor event space at The Postal Museum with lush green wall and rustic tables.
  • From £2500
  • 120 Reception
  • Farringdon
  • From £2500
  • 120 Reception
  • Farringdon
The only venue in London combining a historic underground railway experience with a contemporary courtyard featuring an authentic living wall and iconic British postal heritage.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Museum exhibition access
  • Mail Rail train experience
  • Accredited supplier network
  • Evening hire availability
  • Stunning living wall backdrop
  • Indoor-outdoor flexibility
  • Central London location
  • Authentic red telephone box

The contemporary museum Courtyard is a highly adaptable outdoor event space that offers a unique blend of urban charm and natural beauty, featuring a stunning living plant wall. Ideal for corporate gatherings, product launches, and team-building events, this versatile venue allows for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Enhance your event with the option of a private curator-led museum tour, providing guests with exclusive insights into the fascinating history of postal services. Additionally, your attendees can embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Mail Rail train, exploring the hidden tunnels beneath London. With its vibrant atmosphere and rich heritage, The Courtyard at The Postal Museum is the perfect setting for memorable business events that inspire creativity and collaboration.

Frequently asked questions

Venue hire costs £3,000 + VAT (£3,600 total) with access from 17:00 for setup, earliest guest arrival from 18:00, and guest departure at 23:00. Extended hours are available at £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 the living wall.

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

Standard hire includes access from 17:00 for setup, with earliest guest arrival at 18:00 and departure by 23:00. Any hours beyond 23:00 incur additional charges of £500 + VAT per hour, subject to availability.

Viewings are offered Tuesday through Friday between 9am-5pm, and on Mondays subject to availability. You can arrange to meet with a team member onsite during these times.

Bookings require a 50% deposit upon signing the booking form, with the remaining 50% payable 60 days before the event date. This payment structure applies to all venue hire bookings.

The Courtyard features a stunning living wall, an authentic red telephone box, and iconic red post boxes, providing a vibrant backdrop that can be fully branded to reflect your event's theme. The space offers a rare indoor-outdoor combination in central London.

Yes, the Mail Rail train can be hired as an additional experience for your guests. Each train accommodates up to 20 guests with a 15-minute journey time, and a 3-hour slot costs from £1,500 + VAT with trains departing every 10 minutes.

The Postal Museum is located at 15-20 Phoenix Place, London WC1X 0DA, in the heart of London. The venue coordinator can be reached at +44 (0) 20 8183 0059 for specific accessibility information and transport links.

The space is described as suitable for relaxed barbecue receptions, lively networking events, product launches, and corporate gatherings. However, specific restrictions on event types, noise levels, or activities are not detailed in the available information and should be confirmed directly with the venue.

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.