09 March 2025 / 10:00 - 17:00
The Postal Museum
For current and past Royal Mail Staff
£1 per person including family and friends

Come and join us at our Open Day for current and past employees of Royal Mail and Post Office Ltd, and their friends and families. You will be able to visit the museum and ride on Mail Rail. You can also find out more about objects from the museum’s collections and archives, and join in with arts and crafts activities for families – all themed around animals!

Join family activities
Explore the collections
A Dad carries his young child in the Mail Rail queue
Ride Mail Rail
A member of The Postal Museum listens to a postal worker talk through their Post Office experience
Explore the collections

Admission

  • Booking essential.
  • £1 per person for staff and accompanying family members and friends.
  • Current staff should bring their Royal Mail ID card with them to gain entry.
  • 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 link below or contact the Bookings Support Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0300 0300 700.

Add Sorted! to your visit

  • Ground floor of Mail Rail.
  • Enjoy a 45-minute session in our play area for children aged 8 and under.
  • Book Sorted! with your visit for £2 per child. Adults do not need a ticket.

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.