Visit us THE POSTAL MUSEUM WHAT'S ON TUNNEL WALKS Tunnel Walks Various dates / 15:00 - 18:30 Mail Rail at The Postal Museum Booking required £55 per person For ages 12+ only Share this event: Group exploring the tunnels We’re opening up the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels for exclusive underground walks that will allow you to discover one of London’s best-kept secrets. Get access to Mail Rail’s tunnels, tracks and platforms, exploring parts of the railway that aren’t accessible on the Mail Rail ride. Expert guides will 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. Dates & times Tunnel walks will take place at 15:00, 15:30, 18:00 and 18:30 on the following dates: 19 and 26 October 9 and 23 November Festive Tunnel Walks Festive Tunnel Walks take a detour exploring a loop of the tunnels not usually accessible during the rest of the year. 17 December, 18:00 and 18:30 28 December, 15:00, 15:30, 18:00 and 18:30 SOLD OUT – Sign up to our newsletter for updates on when Tunnel Walk tickets go back on sale. FAQs Access Information The route involves walking on uneven ground in low-light conditions for around 1.2km (0.75 miles) including stepping across rails and up onto platform areas. For this reason, the walk is not accessible by wheelchair users and is not recommended for people with mobility impairments. Tunnel Walks are for ages 12+ only. If you’re unsure if this event is suitable for you, please contact boxoffice@postalmuseum.org before booking your tickets. How long is the walk? The walk is approximately 1.2km. You will be in the tunnels for approximately 1hour and 15mins. Do I have to wear a face covering? Yes, you should come with a face covering. Can I cancel my ticket if I change my mind? Tickets are non-refundable once purchased unless the Museum cancels the tour due to a change in Government guidelines. In this case, you will be given the option to move your ticket to the next available date, donate the amount or receive a refund. Can I take pictures? You will be able to take pictures at certain stopping points on the route and your guide will tell you when this is possible. Will there be toilets available? There will be toilets available at the start and end of your visit. There are no toilets throughout the duration of the walk. Can I visit the museum with people outside my household? Yes, you can visit with people outside your household/ bubble. Safety measures Hand washing You will be asked to wash your hands on arrival and exit using the hand sanitiser provided. Face covering Cover coughs and sneezes and use a face covering. Distancing You will be asked to stay 1-2 metres apart from those not in your household throughout the walk. There will be markers on the floor in the tunnels to remind you to keep your distance. Payments Book online before your visit. Onsite we are taking contactless payments only. Cleaning All equipment is cleaned before use and quarantined for 72 hours after its previous use. Staff Listen to the museum hosts, they’re here to help. There are 10 people per tour plus two guides. You will be asked to wear a high visibility jacket and a hard hat for the walk. This protective equipment is mandatory. Share this event: Back to top Opening times Wednesday to Friday 10:30 - 17:00 Weekends 10:00 - 17:00 Closed 24 - 28 December Getting here 15-20 Phoenix Place London WC1X 0DA Learn more About Contact News Press office Work with us Venue hire Archive Telegram messenger, 1934 POST 118/69 View another item View the archive Make a donation Subscribe to our newsletter COPYRIGHT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS The Postal Museum is the public identity of the Postal Heritage Trust | Charity No. 1102360 | Company No. 4896056 The Postal Museum website uses Cookies Feedback