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The Postal Museum

Museum

#1 of 90 Kids Party venues in Islington Borough
  6 reviews  – 
15-20 Phoenix Place, Farringdon, London, W1CX 0DA –
Russell Square Station (0.5 mi)
From £720
hire fee
Up to 220
seats
Up to 275
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Excellent communication - 4.3/5
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Venue overview

Unique museum in Farringdon with an underground postal train ride and interactive exhibits exploring postal history. Great for quirky private celebrations or educational events.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Postal Museum

Mail Rail at The Postal Museum

Mail Rail
Blank Canvas
·
Private space
220 seats
275 standing
Mail Rail is a Blank Canvas in The Postal Museum that occupies a section of the museum's original underground miniature postal railway tunnels, providing an authentic historic tunnel setting. Design: The space is a long, narrow arched tunnel finished in glazed brick and exposed ironwork, with low ceilings and directional lighting that emphasise th...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £6600 hire fee
Enquire now
The Courtyard at The Postal Museum

The Courtyard
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
A light, bright and contemporary space located within The Postal Museum itself that also benefits from a private sunny courtyard and innovative living wall. Available for exclusive hire for up to 120 people, the space is perfect for cocktail receptions, summer parties and laid back BBQ’s. This space offers bespoke private museum tours or Mail Ra...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
from £3600 hire fee
Enquire now
Sorted! at The Postal Museum

Sorted!
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
50 standing
Treat the kids to a fun and exciting birthday at The Postal Museum. Have a go at being a postie and discover an immersive mini-town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys and slides in Sorted! our indoor play area and then continue the fun with a ride on Mail Rail, London’s secret underground railway. All party packages include an exclusive par...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £720 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.5
Amenities
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.3

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KT
Kanga T.
Verified review
Party · 100 guests · June 2022 · Mail Rail

The girls were friendly and prompt!

4.8
AH
Audrey H.
Verified review
Kids Party · 10 guests · February 2019 · Sorted!

Really good package, educative and entertaining not only for kids bit for parents too!

Location is not very practical and the fact that the play area / train is a walk form the party room. Service can be better

4.2
AA
Alan A.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very good

5.0
EW
Emma W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Friday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £720–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Sorted!
11:00 – 16:30
from £720–£960 hire fee
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £720–£6600 hire fee
Mail Rail
17:00 – 23:00
from £6600 hire fee
The Courtyard
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Sorted!
11:00 – 16:30
from £720–£960 hire fee

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 275
standing
Up to 220
seats
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Postal Museum and Mail Rail is a unique event venue situated in Farringdon, Central London that will provide memorable experiences as well as a beautiful subterranean event space which includes an immersive underground ride through the 100 years old secret tunnels.

The Mail Rail is a captivating underground blank canvas space, set in a historical building with countless fascinating architectural features, including exposed brickwork, vaulted arches and railway influences.

Our Mail Rail venue is highly adaptable, with a capacity that can host 275 standing and 150 seated. We can host a variety of events within our space such as:

• Dinners, parties and receptions
• Bar and bat mitzvahs
• Product launches and award ceremonies
• Networking and breakfast briefings
• Fashion shows
• Filming and photography


In addition, our Mail Rail train can be hired for your event for an additional fee to enhance your guests event experience. Each train can accommodate up to 20 guests with a journey time lasting 15 minutes.

Our additional space the Postal Museum Courtyard is also available for hire, with a capacity that can host 120 standing and 60 seated.

This space is perfect for receptions, networking events, pre wedding receptions, BBQ's and much more. Our contemporary space comes with the added benefit of exclusive use of a sunny outside courtyard and the opportunity to include a private museum tour as part of the guests’ experience.

FAQ

The impressive, adaptable space has industrial architectural features and countless branding opportunities. There are also plenty of areas for seating and breakout spaces.

Yes. Bar services must be organised with the caterer because the venue is a dry hire venue.

At The Postal Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

The Postal Museum does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Postal Museum:

  • Mail Rail hosting 100 guests: £2400
  • Sorted! hosting 25 guests: £828

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Postal Museum is located at 15-20 Phoenix Place, in Islington Borough, London. The nearest metro station is Russell Square Station.

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