The Postal Museum reveals the surprising and fascinating story of the first social network and makes our extraordinary collections available and enjoyable for all.
From interactive galleries to an immersive subterranean rail ride, modern research facilities to a wide range of learning activities, The Postal Museum offers something for everyone, from all backgrounds and of all ages.
Located in the heart of Central London, our unique event spaces are perfect for any corporate, experiential or private event.
We have spaces that can suit a variety of events:
The Courtyard is a contemporary space that offers access to our fascinating museum Galleries, as well as an intimate courtyard.
Perfect for presentations and networking receptions to summer parties and special occasions, this space features a living wall and original phone box which offers a lively backdrop for events.
With a capacity of 120 standing and 60 seated, this space is available to hire Monday – Friday from 17.00 – 23.00.
5m 189 Area:
Length: 17 m
Width: 1 0.8m
Length: 18 m
Width: 10m
EVENT SP ACE THE COURTY AR D Main entrance, Phoenix PlaceWhat this includes:
Based on four hour service from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
• 2 glasses of Prosecco per person
• 2 glasses of wine / beers per person
• Soft drinks
• The chosen food offering
• All staffing needed for excellent service
• All equipment need
• 1 hour load in, 1 hour load out
Menu on page 15 >
61 - 120 standing reception only
Refer to standing reception packages
What this includes:
Based on four hour service from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
• 5’6 Round tables for your dinner
• 4 poseur tables with linen
• Limewash chivari chairs
• All cutlery, crockery and glassware
• Field bar and equipment
• White table linen and napkins for your dinner
• 4 canapes per person
• 3 course seated meal, finished with tea, coffee & petit fours
• Bread baskets, pinch pots, table stands, butter dishes
• Event manager, porter, 1 bar per 50 guests, 1 waiting staff per 10 guests, chefs
• Drinks package: 2 glasses prosecco, 2 white or red or beer, unlimited softs, still/sparkling water
Guest Numbers
UP TO 60 £200
Menu on page 15 >
61 - 120 standing reception only Refer to standing reception packages
Based on four hour service from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
• 5’6 Round tables for your dinner
• 4 poseur tables with linen
• Limewash chivari chairs
• All cutlery, crockery and glassware
• Field bar and equipment
• White table linen and napkins for your dinner
• 4 canapes per person
• 3 course seated meal, finished with tea, coffee & petit fours
• Bread baskets, pinch pots, table stands, butter dishes
• Event manager, porter, 1 bar per 50 guests, 1 waiting staff per 10 guests, chefs
• Drinks package: 2 glasses prosecco, 2 white or red or beer, unlimited softs, still/ sparkling water
• Additional easel - £20.00
• Cloakroom + attendant - £70.00
• Corkage option - £14 per person
• Evening food - £8 per portion per person
Mail Rail is a subterranean blank canvas event space which is ideal for dinners, drinks receptions and parties through to award ceremonies, product launches and presentations.
The industrial event space features vaulted arches, original exposed brick work and inspiring Gallery space.
With a capacity of 275 standing and 150 seated, it is available to hire 7 days a week Sunday-Thursday until 00.00 and Friday and Saturday until 01.00.
VIRTUAL TOUR ON OUR WEBSITE >
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
MAIL RAI L EXHIBITION SPACE
MAIL RAIL DEPOT
Length: 21 m
Width: 1 1.4m
Height: 3m (fr om the l owest point)
GROUND FLOOR
Main entrance, Phoenix PlaceBased on four hour service from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
• 2 glasses of Prosecco per person
• 2 glasses of wine / beers per person
• Soft drinks
• The chosen food offering
• All staffing needed for excellent service
• All equipment need
• 1 hour load in, 1 hour load out
Menu on page 15 >
Up to 275 Standing reception only Refer to standing reception packages
What this includes:
Based on four hour service from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
• 5’6 Round tables for your dinner
• 4 poseur tables with linen
• Limewash chivari chairs
• All cutlery, crockery and glassware
• Field bar and equipment
• White table linen and napkins for your dinner
• 4 canapes per person
• 3 course seated meal, finished with tea, coffee & petit fours
• Bread baskets, pinch pots, table stands, butter dishes
• Event manager, porter, 1 bar per 50 guests, 1 waiting staff per 10 guests, chefs
• Drinks package: 2 glasses prosecco, 2 white or red or beer, unlimited softs, still/sparkling water
Menu on page 15 >
150+ Standing reception only Refer to standing reception packages
What this includes:
• 5’6 Round tables for your dinner (using up to 10)
• 4 poseur tables with linen
• Limewash chivari chairs
• All cutlery, crockery and glassware
• Field bar and equipment
• White table linen and napkins for your dinner
• 4 canapes per person
• 3 course seated meal, finished with tea, coffee & petit fours
• Bread baskets, pinch pots, table stands, butter dishes
• Event manager, porter, 1 bar per 50 guests, 1 waiting staff per 10 guests, chefs
• Drinks package: 2 glasses prosecco, 2 white or red or beer, unlimited softs, still/ sparkling water
• Additional easel - £20.00
• Cloakroom + attendant - £70.00
•
Corkage option - £14 per person
• Evening food - £8 per portion per person
The meeting room is a bright and clean space with views of Mount Pleasant Mail Centre. This space offers a unique meeting space with a built-in projector, great for workshops, team away days, strategy sessions and round table meetings.
Include a ride on Mail Rail or a visit to our exhibitions for a day to remember.
From £500 + VAT
Located deep beneath the streets of the capital is London’s secret 100-year-old Post Office railway. In mid-2017, the Mail Rail tunnels opened to the public for the first time, as an immersive ride through its narrow network of hidden tunnels. Once inside, your guests will embark on a thrilling journey 30ft underneath the streets of London. Each train can accommodate up to 20 guests with a journey time lasting 15 minutes. The trains are available to hire for up to 3 hours.
From £1,000 + VAT
We offer a range of tours from special highlights, spotlight or an in-depth tour led by our expert curators. If you have a specific theme in mind, talk to our team who will be happy to tailor your tour to suit your guests’ interests.
From £250 + VAT
• Scottish seared scallop, burnt cauliflower purée, pine nut and curry oil dressing
• Double baked cheddar and Gruyère cheese soufflé with pomegranate salad (V)
• Beef fillet, truffle pomme purée, wilted spinach, heritage carrots and a red wine jus
• Crispy bites of sweet and sour cauliflower and white sesame seeds with rondelles of Thai sticky coconut rice and crisp spring onion (V)
• White chocolate, caramel and cinnamon apple white chocolate and cinnamon
• Mousse with an inset of rum marinated spiced app
• Involtini of prosciutto and chargrilled asparagus with lemon mayonnaise dip
• Chicken tikka masala poppadum with lemon yoghurt dip
• Skewers of mildly spiced Kentish lamb
kofta with mint raita dip
• Smoked salmon on a black rice wafer with avocado purée topped with caviar
• Lightly infused salmon tartare with lemongrass, chili and lime zest on puffed
seaweed tapioca crisp
• Salt cod croquettes with lemon
mayonnaise
TRAIN SERVICES:
KING’S CROSS ST. PANCRAS: Circle, Hammersmith and City, Victoria, Piccadilly, Metropolitan, National Rail
RUSSELL SQUARE
Piccadilly
FARRINGDON:
Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, National Rail
CHANCERY LANE
Central
The Postal Museum Phoenix Place London WC1X 0DA KING’S
Catering by Bovingdons
+44 (0) 20 8874 8032
www.bovingdons.co.uk