What to expect

Ride through the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail and discover a unique piece of industrial heritage, explore inspiring exhibitions packed with incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays.

Book Tickets

Included in your museum ticket

Tickets include unlimited access to all exhibitions for one year from the date of your visit and one ride on Mail Rail, valid on your first visit to the Museum.

Mail Rail

Secret, forgotten and abandoned until now. Take a ride and explore this unique experience.
Exhibitions

From cryptic Victorian Valentine cards to a lion encountered on Salisbury Plain. There’s nothing ordinary about the story of the post.
- Exhibition
- Open until 23 February 2025
Dressed to Deliver

You can spot your postie by their brightly coloured get-up, but what’s the history of their uniform and how has it changed?
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Add to your visit

Add tickets for Sorted! The Postal Play Space to your visit for children aged 0-8 years, or book ahead to see original archive material in the Archive.

Eat, drink and shop

The café is the perfect place for a quick pick me up, and you can find great gifts and inspiring stationery in our two shops.

Shop

Visit our shops in The Postal Museum and Mail Rail for a range of products drawing inspiration from our beautiful design led collections and industrial heritage.

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The Café

Stop by the café for snacks and expertly made barista coffee. We have indoor and outdoor seating available. We’re accredited by Kids in Museums as part of their Family Café Standard, meaning that our café is great for families!

Download our sample café menu (PDF)