Community Open Day

Take a ride on Mail Rail and discover the history of the postal service with your family and friends.

Today most international mail is carried by air or land, but in the past, it was carried across the world by ship. Write and send a special message by making your own origami ships.

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Admission

• Booking essential.
• £1 per person for residents of Islington and Camden.
• Residents should bring proof of address with them on the day.
• Admission includes entry to all exhibitions, activities and an optional ride on Mail Rail.

Booking / Contact information

• Places are limited and must be pre-booked.
• To make a booking, click on the book buttons above or contact the Bookings Support Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0300 0300 700.

Add Sorted! to your visit

• Enjoy a 45-minute session in our play area for children aged 1-8.
• Book Sorted! with your visit for £2 per child and £1 per adult.

You will have the option to add tickets for Sorted! when you book. The discount will be applied at checkout.

Mail Rail access:

• The size and design of the ride carriages and the evacuation procedure means Mail Rail is not suitable for all visitors.
• See the Mail Rail page to find out more about ride restrictions and what to expect, in order to help you decide if riding is suitable for you.

Pre-visit information

• To help you plan your trip, visit our Accessibility page for useful information, including a visual story and a pre-visit film.

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