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The Postal Museum

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Conference speaker engaging audience at The Postal Museum with multimedia setup.
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 275 Reception
  • Farringdon
The only venue in London offering authentic underground railway tunnels with working Mail Rail trains for guest experiences.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Accredited supplier network
  • Optional Mail Rail train experience
  • Flexible layout options
  • Extensive branding opportunities
  • Mail Rail underground tunnels with original railway tracks
  • Industrial architectural features with exposed brickwork
  • Vaulted ceilings and archways
  • Capacity for up to 275 standing or 200 seated theatre style
  • Central London location near Russell Square

Mail Rail offers a unique conference setting with its historic, underground tunnels. The versatile space adapts to presentations and networking, while the Mail Rail ride provides a memorable experience. Our central London location ensures easy access, and the distinct atmosphere sparks conversation making for an unforgettable event.

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. Mail Rail costs £5,500 + VAT for evening receptions (17:00 access, 18:00 guest arrival, 23:00 departure) or £6,000 + VAT for some events. Extended hours cost £500 + VAT per hour, subject to availability.

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

For daytime events Tuesday to Sunday, Mail Rail requires a museum buyout at £20,000 + VAT. However, if you book on a Monday when the museum is closed, Mail Rail costs only £5,500 + VAT with access from 08:00, guest arrival at 09:00, and departure at 17:00. Learning Space A costs £600 + VAT for day hire.

To secure your booking, you must complete a booking form and pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is payable 60 days before the event. The venue offers date holds and requires confirmation to proceed with the booking process.

Yes, all catering, production, floristry, entertainment, and other services must be provided by The Postal Museum's accredited suppliers. The venue provides an approved supplier list and offers impartial guidance on supplier selection, including making initial enquiries on your behalf.

The Mail Rail train can be hired for an additional fee to enhance your event. A 3-hour slot costs from £1,500 + VAT to £2,000 + VAT depending on the event, with trains departing every 10 minutes. Each train accommodates up to 20 guests with a 15-minute journey time.

Site viewings are offered Tuesday to Friday between 9am-5pm, and Mondays subject to availability. You meet in The Postal Museum Welcome Space and can arrange viewings by contacting the venue sales team directly.

Learning Space A includes a projector with audio, lectern, and additional space for catering. Mail Rail has industrial architectural features with countless branding opportunities and can accommodate various AV setups. The venue works with accredited suppliers to provide additional AV requirements.

Mail Rail is a distinctive subterranean event space with industrial architectural features including exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings, archways, and authentic railway tracks. The space offers countless branding opportunities and the option to add the historic Mail Rail train experience for guests.

Access times vary by space and event type. The Postal Museum and Courtyard allows access from 14:00 for setup with guest arrival from 15:00. Mail Rail typically provides access from 17:00 for evening events. Monday bookings when the museum is closed allow earlier access from 08:00.

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.