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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 sunny courtyard with living wall, authentic postal heritage features, and exclusive underground Mail Rail train experiences.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location
  • Private curator-led museum tours
  • Mail Rail train experience
  • Flexible indoor/outdoor setup
  • Museum exhibitions access
  • Stunning living wall backdrop
  • Sunny outdoor courtyard
  • Indoor museum space
  • Authentic red telephone box
  • Iconic red post boxes

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, this versatile venue is perfect for a variety of events, from corporate gatherings to private celebrations. Guests can enhance their experience with a private curator-led museum tour, providing an engaging insight into the rich history of postal services. Additionally, the opportunity to board the Mail Rail train allows attendees to embark on an immersive journey through the secretive tunnels beneath London, adding an unforgettable element to your event. With its sunny courtyard and access to indoor exhibitions and galleries, The Courtyard at The Postal Museum is the ideal setting for memorable occasions that leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a product launch, a client dinner, or an outdoor BBQ party, this space promises a distinctive atmosphere that will captivate your guests.

Frequently asked questions

Venue hire costs £3,000 + VAT with access from 17:00 for setup, earliest guest arrival from 18:00, and guest departure at 23:00. Extended hours beyond 23:00 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 its living wall and authentic postal features.

No, all catering, production, floristry, entertainment and other services must be provided by The Postal Museum's accredited suppliers only. The venue team can provide impartial guidance on supplier selection and make initial enquiries on your behalf.

Standard hire includes access from 17:00 for setup, guest arrival from 18:00, and departure by 23:00. Setup begins at 17:00, giving you one hour before guests arrive, and events must conclude by 23:00 unless you pay for extended hours.

The Courtyard features a stunning living wall, an authentic red telephone box, and iconic red post boxes. This outdoor space can be fully branded to reflect your event's theme and offers a rare urban courtyard setting in central London.

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 to see the space and discuss your event requirements.

To secure your booking, you need to complete a booking form and pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% balance is due 60 days before your event date.

Yes, the hire includes both the outdoor Courtyard and the indoor Welcome Space, providing flexibility for weather concerns. The indoor space features museum exhibitions and galleries, ensuring your event can continue regardless of conditions.

While entertainment must be provided by accredited suppliers, the venue can accommodate various types of events from relaxed barbecue receptions to lively networking events. Specific music or noise restrictions are not detailed in the available information.

Guests can enjoy a private curator-led museum tour providing insight into postal service history, and there's opportunity to board the Mail Rail train for an immersive journey through London's underground postal tunnels, though specific pricing for these add-ons is not specified for this space.

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.