THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON WITH KIDS REVIEW & TOP TIPS

INCLUDING SORTED! & POST AND PLAY SESSION REVIEWS

Are you looking for a family-friendly museum in London? We loved visiting the Postal Museum, it was a fun day out for all the family. So here is our guide about visiting The Postal Museum London with kids, review and top tips to enjoy your experience.

Firstly, I’m going to give you all the general information you need to know about visiting the Postal Museum London with kids. I’ll then share a review of The Postal Museum for families. Finally, I’ll share thoughts on The Post and Play Session (specifically aimed at children under 5) and Sorted! The role-play space (for children up to age 8.) PLUS, I have a great money-saving tip for you, so read on!

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON WITH KIDS

GETTING TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM

The Postal Museum is set over two buildings across the street from each other. One for the play spaces and the other for the museum and cafe. The address is: The Postal Museum 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA

Both Farringdon and Kings Cross train stations are less than a mile away and each has train and tube options. Both of these are accessible stations so perfect for those of us with pushchairs.

TICKETS FOR THE POSTAL MUSEUM

The Postal Museum is on the expensive side as London has so many great museums, however, it is a very unique and interactive experience. If you have the budget, I highly recommend it! Or if you have a child under 5, scroll down for a HUGE money-saving tip!

The Postal Museum costs £18.60 for an adult ticket. Children are £11 with ages under 3 going free.

If you have no/ older kids. I always recommend booking through a provider such as Get Your Guide as they offer free cancellation should you need it.

BOOK YOUR POSTAL MUSEUM TICKETS HERE

ACCESSIBILITY AT THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON WITH KIDS

Can you take a pushchair/stroller to the Postal Museum? Absolutely. The museum is fully accessible, you can take your pushchair in with you. For Sorted! and The post and Play sessions, there is pushchair parking available.

They also have baby-changing facilities in both buildings.

EATING AT THE POSTAL MUSEUM

There is a cafe with a nice menu. They were happy for people to eat their own food as long as they bought a drink. There is also a cute picnic area, however it is not undercover. As always, in London, there are plenty of places around to buy food.

HOW LONG DOES A VISIT TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON TAKE?

You should allow a minimum of two hours at the Postal Museum.

We ended up spending a full day here as we did The Post and Play session in the morning, viewed the museum and went to Sorted! in the afternoon.

IS THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON GOOD FOR KIDS?

Definitely! It has been designed with kids in mind, there’s plenty to see and do with interactive ways to keep them entertained.

The two play sessions are perfect for toddlers but kids of all ages will enjoy the museum itself.

THE POSTAL MUSEUM LONDON WITH KIDS REVIEW

I honestly didnt expect a museum about the British Postal Service to be very interesting. But I’m happy to say I was wrong! This museum is great and very interactive for children. It has been set out in a fun and child-friendly way with lots of things to keep their attention. Such as an old mail shoot where you can send notes across the room, touch screens with games and puzzles and flaps that lift up.

We spent about an hour and a half in the museum itself and really enjoyed it.

The Postal Museum London with Kids Review

The museum is also home to ‘The Mail Rail’ a 100-year-old train that was initially designed to carry mail but has now been transformed into a 15-minute ride that will take you on a journey through history and the original mail tunnels. This is a unique selling point of the Postal Museum.

Note: I am about to share a huge money-saving tip below. Unfortunately, the Mail Rail is not included in this, for the Mail Rail, you need to buy a full-price entry ticket.

POST AND PLAY SESSION AT THE POSTAL MUSEUM REVIEW & MONEY-SAVING TIP

The Post and Play session at the Postal Museum is an adorable postal-themed class for toddlers up to the age of 5. I often find “toddler groups” are aimed too young for my 4-year-old but this class was fantastic for both him and my younger one!

There was a good mix of sensory toys, building and interactive learning through play that kept both kids busy. They would have stayed longer if they could!

They run two sessions, both on a Thursday morning. These toddler classes cost just £5 per child (under 6 months free) and include FREE entry to the museum! You also have the option to add on Sorted! (details below) for just £2 per child (usually £4.50.) This saved us £22.60 overall! See more information on their website HERE.

NOTE: This playspace is downstairs and you leave your pushchair in the pushchair parking upstairs.

Post and Play Session at The pOstal Museum London Review

SORTED! AT THE POSTAL MUSEUM REVIEW

As I mentioned previously, you can add on Sorted! tickets, when you purchase Post & Play tickets for just £2, which we did. You can also book tickets for Sorted! without visiting the whole museum. These cost £4.50 per child and under 6 months go free.

This is a role play set up with a postal theme. Again, both my boys really enjoyed it in here. It’s a beautifully designed space with plenty to do, including, sorting mail, playing shopkeeper and also a cool slide.

Sorted! at the Postal Museum London With Kids Review

Thank you so much for reading our guide: The Postal Museum London with kids review. We hope we’ve helped you to plan your trip and you have a great family day in London.