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A ride in a transparent capsule with people inside, labeled 'IMAGINATION'. 1
A red and yellow Royal Mail Post Bus on display. 2
A museum exhibit with various historical posters and a red post box. 3

London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

By The Postal Museum
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €21 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the fascinating history of London's postal system and its origins
  • See the first postage stamp, "The Penny Black," and a mini Victorian rail car
  • Take a brief ride through the Post Office’s 100-year-old underground railway
  • Enjoy interactive galleries, with educational games and activities for all ages
  • Marvel at the flintlock pistols that were used to defend the post from theft

Activity location

    • London
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DA, UK | Start at the Postal Museum.
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
Price details
€21.01 x 1 Adult€21.01
Total
Price is €21.01

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the Postal Museum

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Journey through over 500 years of history and discover the fascinating storey behind the postal system with an entry ticket to London's Postal Museum. Explore interactive galleries and board a miniature train for an underground ride.
Marvel at the world's very first postal stamp, “The Penny Black,” and see flintlock pistols that were used to defend the post from theft. See a Victorian miniature rail car that operated on London's streets and try your hand at sorting the post on a mock-up train carriage complete with a wobbly floor.
Climb aboard a miniature train for a 15-minute underground ride through the long-hidden tunnels of the Post Office’s very own railway, dating back over 100 years. Enjoy a wide range of activities, from modern research to educational games for all ages. Take a break for snacks and refreshments in the museum's accredited family friendly café.

Location

Activity location

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    • London
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DA, UK | Start at the Postal Museum.
    • London, England, United Kingdom