London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride
ID: GYG434939-783791
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore London's Postal Museum and discover the story behind the first social network. Enjoy interactive galleries and take an immersive subterranean rail ride with your museum entry ticket.
Journey through over 500 years of history and discover the fascinating story behind the postal system with an entry ticket to London's Postal Museum. Explore interactive galleries and board a miniature train for an underground ride.
Marvel at the world's very first postal stamp, "The Penny Black," and see flintlock pistols that were used to defend the mail from theft. See a Victorian miniature rail car that operated on London's streets and try your hand at sorting the mail on a mock-up train carriage complete with a wobbly floor.
Climb aboard a miniature train for a 15-minute underground ride through the long-hidden tunnels of the Post Office’s very own railway, dating back over 100 years. Enjoy a wide range of activities, from modern research to educational games for all ages.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating history of London's postal system and its origins
- See the first postage stamp, "The Penny Black," and a mini Victorian rail car
- Take a brief ride through the Post Office’s 100-year-old underground railway
- Enjoy interactive galleries, with educational games and activities for all ages
- Marvel at the flintlock pistols that were used to defend the mail from theft
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Start at the Postal Museum.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
