The Courtyard at The Postal Museum

Event Space in a Museum · Private space

  6 reviews  – 
15-20 Phoenix Place, Farringdon, London, W1CX 0DA
Russell Square Station (0.5 mi)

About this space

A light, bright and contemporary space located within The Postal Museum itself that also benefits from a private sunny courtyard and innovative living wall.

Available for exclusive hire for up to 120 people, the space is perfect for cocktail receptions, summer parties and laid back BBQ’s.

This space offers bespoke private museum tours or Mail Rail ride as part of the guests’ experience.


Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Friday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £3600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The Museum is ordinarily open Tuesday-Sunday, however, subject to approval from the board, we can offer a buyout on occasions, with access for set up from 08.00 and departure at 17.00.
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Outside courtyard
Exhibition galleries
Beautiful Living Wall
Miniature Mail Rail experience
BBQ
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Noise restriction from 22:00
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

10 CANCELLATION FEES
10.1 If the Client has the right to end the Hire Contract the Client must inform the Venue by doing one of the following:
10.1.1 by calling or emailing the Venue using the contact details in clause 2; or
10.1.2 by writing to the Venue at the address set out in clause 2.
The Client may use the model cancellation form set out in the appendix to these Terms and Conditions.

Amount of notice Cancellation charge
91 days or more prior to the Event Day • the Deposit

Between 90 and 30 days prior to the Event Date • 75% of the Venue Hire Charge; and
• the Extra Service Fees (and if applicable any Additional Item
Costs) paid and/or payable by the Client (depending on the
date of cancellation), as compensation for the costs that the
Venue will incur as a result of the termination of the Hire
Contract.

Less than 30 days prior the Event Date • 100% of the Hire Cost; and
• the Extra Service Fees (and if applicable any Additional Item Costs)
paid, and/or payable by the Client (depending on the date that of
cancellation), as compensation for the costs that the Venue will incur as
a result of the termination of the Hire Contract.

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

EW
Emma W.
April 2022
Excellent communication
5.0
RB
Rochelle B.
April 2019
Excellent communication
5.0

The Postal Museum and Mail Rail is a unique event venue situated in Farringdon, Central London that will provide memorable experiences as well as a beautiful subterranean event space which includes an immersive underground ride through the 100 years old secret tunnels.

The Mail Rail is a captivating underground blank canvas space, set in a historical building with countless fascinating architectural features, including exposed brickwork, vaulted arches and railway influences.

Our Mail Rail venue is highly adaptable, with a capacity that can host 275 standing and 150 seated. We can host a variety of events within our space such as:

• Dinners, parties and receptions
• Bar and bat mitzvahs
• Product launches and award ceremonies
• Networking and breakfast briefings
• Fashion shows
• Filming and photography


In addition, our Mail Rail train can be hired for your event for an additional fee to enhance your guests event experience. Each train can accommodate up to 20 guests with a journey time lasting 15 minutes.

Our additional space the Postal Museum Courtyard is also available for hire, with a capacity that can host 120 standing and 60 seated.

This space is perfect for receptions, networking events, pre wedding receptions, BBQ's and much more. Our contemporary space comes with the added benefit of exclusive use of a sunny outside courtyard and the opportunity to include a private museum tour as part of the guests’ experience.


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