17 May 2025 / 14:00 - 17:00
The Postal Museum
£3.50 per person

Discover 500 years of communications history and take an immersive ride on Mail Rail, London’s secret Post Office underground railway on our BSL tour.

This tour is suitable for D/deaf people who are BSL users. There is no English voiceover.

Have a watch of the below BSL film to know what to expect from a BSL Tour at The Postal Museum.

Booking information

  • Admission: £3.50 per person. This includes entry to all exhibitions, the BSL tour and an optional ride on Mail Rail. Visitors are welcome to book a space for 1 accompanying companion (included in the admission fee).
  • Booking: Places are limited and must be pre-booked. Book on our website or by emailing the Bookings Support team at [email protected].

Prepare for your visit

  • Arrival: On arrival please go to The Postal Museum welcome space/cafe for 14:00 where refreshments will be available. Ticket holders are welcome to arrive at the museum earlier than this.
  • About the tours: The BSL tour will begin at 14.45 and will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour, followed by an optional ride on Mail Rail and a self-guided visit to the Mail Rail exhibition.
  • Mail Rail access: The size and design of the ride carriages and the evacuation procedure means Mail Rail is not suitable for all visitors. Visit our accessibility page to find out more about the ride restrictions and what to expect to help you decide if riding is suitable for you.
  • Travelling to the museum: The nearest step-free stations are Farringdon (15 minute walk) and King’s Cross St Pancras Station, which is a 20-minute walk to the museum. Check our Visit us page to plan how you get to the museum.
  • About the museum: This BSL film will help you to plan your visit and understand what to expect at The Postal Museum and Mail Rail.