The Postal Museum
The Courtyard and Mail Rail are unique historic venues in the London event scene. These highly adaptable event spaces are available to hire for a range of corporate and private events.
Mail Rail: With inspiring and impressive architectural features, this blank canvas event space provides you with endless event possibilities. The urban subterranean venue also has the added opportunity take your guests on miniature train ride exploring the secret 100 year old Mail Rail tunnels, which will enhance the event experience.
The Courtyard: Additional areas are available for hire within the Postal Museum itself. With a capacity for 140 standing, this space is perfect for networking and reception events. The contemporary museum space comes with the added benefit of a private courtyard and the opportunity to include a curator-led museum tour as part of the guests’ experience.
Located a stone’s throw from Farringdon Station and bordering trendy Exmouth Market, the space has a capacity of up to 275 people and hire will provide guests with an immersive ride through the original railway tunnels as part of the experience.
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Room Information
The Postal Museum has 2 rooms. The largest, Mail Rail, holds up to 275 guests seated or 275 standing.
- Mail Rail120-275 seated275 standing
- Postal Museum60-100 seated140 standing
Travel Information
Farringdon (about 13 min walk)
Getting to The Postal Museum by public transport
In Central London, The Postal Museum is about 13 minutes' walk from Farringdon (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Postal Museum by car
For sat nav, use the postcode WC1X 0DA.
The Postal Museum is in the London Borough of Camden. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to The Postal Museum by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.4 miles away) and Heathrow (about 15 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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