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The Postal Museum

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Speaker at podium in The Postal Museum during a formal conference event.
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
The only venue in London offering an authentic underground railway experience combined with a distinctive subterranean event space in 100-year-old postal tunnels.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location
  • Adaptable space for multiple layouts
  • Accredited supplier network
  • Charity venue supporting postal heritage
  • Mail Rail underground train experience
  • Industrial architectural features with exposed brickwork
  • Vaulted ceilings and archways
  • Authentic railway tracks

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 with access from 14:00, guest arrival from 15:00, and departure at 23:00. Mail Rail costs £5,500 + VAT for evening events (17:00 access, 18:00 arrival, 23:00 departure) or £6,000 + VAT for some events. For daytime events requiring museum closure, Mail Rail costs £20,000 + VAT (09:00-17:00 Tuesday-Sunday) or £5,500 + VAT on Mondays when the museum is closed.

The Postal Museum and Courtyard accommodates up to 120 standing reception. Mail Rail has capacity for up to 275 standing reception, up to 200 seated theatre style, or up to 150 seated dinner. Learning Space A holds 40 seated cabaret or 60 theatre style.

Extended hours cost £500 + VAT per hour beyond standard times. The Mail Rail train experience costs £1,500-£2,000 + VAT for a 3-hour slot with trains departing every 10 minutes (up to 20 guests per train). All catering, production, floristry, and entertainment must be provided by accredited suppliers at additional cost.

The Postal Museum and Courtyard provides access from 14:00 for setup with guest arrival from 15:00 and departure at 23:00. Mail Rail offers access from 17:00 for evening events with guest arrival at 18:00 and departure at 23:00. Learning Space A has a day rate structure.

No, 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 offers guidance on supplier selection and can make initial enquiries on your behalf.

To secure a booking, you must complete a booking form and pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is payable 60 days before the event. The venue can put dates on hold while you make your decision.

Viewings are offered Tuesday-Friday between 9am-5pm and Monday subject to availability. You meet in The Postal Museum Welcome Space and can arrange to see the spaces and discuss your event requirements with the team.

If you require Mail Rail during museum opening hours (Tuesday-Sunday), you must pay for a full buyout at £20,000 + VAT as this requires closing the museum to public visitors. This cost is based on lost ticket sales and cafe revenue.

The venue can accommodate various event types including fashion shows, corporate receptions, conferences, product launches, and award ceremonies. Mail Rail can facilitate both boardroom and classroom style table setups, and the space has industrial architectural features with countless branding opportunities.

Learning Space A includes a projector with audio and a lectern. For other spaces, AV equipment must be arranged through accredited suppliers. The venue mentions AV support is available but specific equipment and costs would need to be arranged separately through approved vendors.

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.