Walking Tour of the Post Office’s Mail Rail Tunnels

Walking Tour of the Post Office’s Mail Rail Tunnels

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Calling all trainiacs, lovers of dark underground tunnels, and fans of both!  We are inviting you down into the 100-year-old tunnels beneath the Postal Museum on this special tour.

Date/Time: Saturday, 5th April 2025 at 18:15 - 20:00

Location: Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA

Price: £58 per person. Member and guest £116.

Event Organiser: Derrick Daines. 22 Fulford Road, Caterham CR3 5SQ

Expert guides tell the surprising stories about the staff who built, operated and maintained the underground railway over the course of 100 years – from its construction in the early 1900s, through the heyday in the middle of the century, to the eventual closure in 2003.

The tour gives visitors a chance to get an in-depth insight into the workings of the postal tunnels and to explore a unique subterranean environment in the heart of London that many Londoners don’t know about. During the tour, you will be taken to an eerie yet fascinating train graveyard, and you’ll be shown the floodgates that kept the workers from harm.

Points to Note

  • You need to be fit enough to manage walking on uneven ground in low-light conditions for around 1.2km (0.75 miles). This includes stepping across rails and up onto platform areas.
  • You will be required to wear the provided high visibility jacket and hard hat for the walk. This protective equipment is mandatory.
  • There will be toilets available at the start and end of your visit. There are no toilets throughout the duration of the walk.
  • You can bring a small water bottle with you on the walk, but please don’t bring any food. You will need to you place any bags in the provided lockers at the start of the walk.
  • For further information please visit the museum’s website.

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