Hire Space
Summer Party in the Courtyard

The Postal Museum

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Summer party at The Postal Museum with women by a red phone booth, perfect for events.
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 120 Reception
  • Farringdon
  • From £5500 per hour
  • 120 Reception
  • Farringdon
The only venue in London offering both a distinctive underground railway space and charming outdoor courtyard with authentic postal heritage.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Historic railway tracks and exposed brickwork
  • Accredited supplier network
  • Mail Rail train experience available
  • Mail Rail subterranean space with industrial architecture
  • Courtyard with living wall and outdoor space
  • Central London location near transport links
  • Capacity for up to 275 standing reception

Looking for a unique venue to host your next summer event? The Courtyard at the Postal Museum is an exceptional outdoor and indoor space that combines charm, versatility, and convenience, making it the ideal location for corporate drinks, barbecues, and memorable celebrations.

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 events (access 17:00, guests 18:00-23:00) 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 standing reception. Mail Rail holds up to 275 standing reception, 200 seated theatre style, or 150 seated dinner. Learning Space A fits 40 seated cabaret or 60 theatre style at £600 + VAT per day.

All catering, production, floristry, entertainment and other services must be provided by accredited suppliers only. The venue provides an accredited supplier list and offers impartial guidance on supplier selection, but you cannot bring external vendors.

A 50% deposit is required upon booking with a completed booking form. The remaining 50% balance is payable 60 days before the event date.

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

The Mail Rail train can be hired for an additional fee with costs varying: £1,500 + VAT for a 3-hour slot, £2,000 + VAT for some events, or £2,400 + VAT for others. Each train accommodates up to 20 guests with 15-minute journeys, departing every 10 minutes.

Monday events when the Museum is closed cost £5,500-£6,000 + VAT for Mail Rail. Tuesday-Sunday events requiring Museum closure cost £20,000 + VAT as a buyout. The Postal Museum and Courtyard pricing appears consistent regardless of day.

Setup access varies by space: Mail Rail allows access from 17:00 with guest arrival at 18:00, while The Postal Museum and Courtyard allows access from 14:00 with earliest guest arrival at 15:00. All events must end by 23:00 unless extended hours are purchased.

Learning Space A includes a projector with audio and lectern. Mail Rail has industrial architectural features with branding opportunities but specific AV details aren't specified. Technical requirements for other spaces would need to be arranged through accredited suppliers.

Standard events end at 23:00 guest departure. Extended hours are available at £500 + VAT per hour, subject to availability. One quote mentioned events until midnight, suggesting extensions are possible but must be arranged in advance.

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.