Mail Rail at The Postal Museum

About

Ride a tiny train through london's historic underground postal tunnels.

Why go

• Ride through original tunnels and discover a forgotten piece of london’s postal history
• A unique journey through the city's past
• A must-do for curious londoners, history lovers and anyone looking for a seriously unique day out

Must try

• Ride the mail rail
• Ride a tiny underground train
• Explore a hidden railway
• Ride through the old underground royal mail tunnels
• Ride through original tunnels

Pro tips

• Book a timed ride slot ahead, they sell out
• Time your visit for quiet weekday slots
• Ride mail rail before exploring main museum
• Sit in the middle for best tunnel projections
• Travel light and use on-site lockers

Good to know

• Mail rail rides are timed and book out at weekends
• Passengers need to be careful of their heads
• Make sure you go to the correct area for the train journey

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (874 reviews)

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