For more than 75 years, it was a vital artery in Britain’s communication network, hidden from view. Experience it for yourself.
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For more than 75 years, it was a vital artery in Britains communication network, hidden from view. Experience it for yourself.
We recommend 2-3 hours to visit The Postal Museum Exhibition, Mail Rail Exhibition and the Mail Rail ride (which lasts approximately 20 minutes).
Postal Exhibition: Explore the surprising history of one of the greatest of British inventions, the post the beginnings of the earliest social network. From cryptic Victorian Valentine cards to a lion encountered on Salisbury Plain. And the odd pistol, too. Theres nothing ordinary about the story of the post.
Mail Rail Exhibition: Get the whole Mail Rail experience by exploring the interactive exhibition based in the engineering depot. Discover even more about the story of the postal railway. See if youve got what it takes to keep the network running and more in this interactive exhibition based in the abandoned engineering depot.
Mail Rail Ride: Take a 20 minute journey under the streets of London.
Descend into the former engineering depot of Mail Rail the one hundred year old Post Office railway board a miniature train and descend into the stalactite-filled tunnels.
Pass deep below Royal Mails Mount Pleasant sorting office, see the original and largely unchanged station platforms and be transported back in time. Take in a theatrical experience that peels back the layers of time to the railways lively 1930s heyday.
Please Note:
We ask all visitors to fully read about Mail rail ride access restrictions, conditions and rules before booking their tickets.
Loose articles are not permitted on the ride all belongings must be left in the cages prior to boarding. These are attended but are not locked.
Emergency evacuation.
In the event of an emergency, trains may have to be evacuated in the tunnels. All visitors must ensure that they are comfortable walking without assistance on uneven terrain, in a confined space and with low lighting levels for approximately 100 metres (328 feet).
Descends to 21 metres (70 feet) underground through tunnels no wider than 2 metres (7 feet) at their narrowest point.
Contains pitch darkness, loud noises and flashing lights. The use of these effects are limited.
Maximum speed of 7.5mph (12 kph).
Carriages are small and may be unsuitable or uncomfortable for some visitors. The trains measurements are: floor to canopy (130cm or 51 inches); seat to top canopy (87cm or 34 inches); door to door width (80cm or 31 inches); and distance between seats (43cm or 17 inches).
Depart for home Approx. 17.30
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Times |
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Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre | View |
Bristol Anchor Road East | Anchor Road Opposite @Bristol- We The Curious Eastbound Bus Stop | View |
Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | View |
Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | View |
Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | View |
Gordano | Gordano M5 Services CAR PARK | View |
Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | View |
Leigh Delamere Services | Leigh Delamere - Outbound - Eastbound Side Return - Westbound Side - Coach Park | View |
Weston Borough Arms | Borough Arms, Bus Shelter after main entrance to old Clarks Factory | View |
Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | View |
Worle -Queensway Centre | Worle - Food Warehouse Bus St-opposite Bridge Farm New Bristol Road | View |
Worle-Preanes Green | Bus Stop Worle Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Summer Lane Bus Shelter | View |
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