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London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

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Explore The Postal Museum in London and discover the story behind the first social network. Enjoy interactive galleries and take an immersive subterranean rail ride with your museum entry ticket.

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  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Entry ticket to the Postal Museum
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • 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 mail from theft

Description

Journey through over 500 years of history and discover the fascinating story 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 mail from theft. See a Victorian miniature rail car that operated on London's streets and try your hand at sorting the mail 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.

Good to know before you go
  • The museum will now be open every Tuesday until the end of August 2023
  • Sorted! Postal Play Space for children aged 8 is bookable separately through The Postal Museum website: https://www.postalmuseum.org/event/sorted-the-postal-play-space/
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    25-99 years
  • Youth
    16-24 years
  • Children
    0-15 years
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