Crystal Leader

5/5

in the last week

This is a true hidden gem. Everything one reads in novels and sees in films comes to life among the moving and dignified curation. The war, the children's evacuation, the blitz, the suffragettes, calling the midwives ... so much reality and so many dreams. Highly recommended. Free entry too!

Robbie Morrison

4/5

in the last week

A nice little museum with friendly staff. There is a good children’s area as well. Would recommend. Free entry too

Agustina Ledda

5/5

2 months ago

Super interesting! It was really nice to learn about the borough's history.

Mike Day

5/5

in the last week

Just a short walk from the museum, this Rail Train ride is a must (it is included in the ticket price, so foolish not to give it a go). The carriages are quite small so breath in and don't look if you are claustrophobic. If you can get in and open your eyes, you're in for a treat. Cleverly designed around the original track this 15 minute tour includes stops at 2 platforms for very informative video walls of the systems history. Highly recommended.

Richard Goldschmidt

5/5

3 months ago

I have just done the Mail Rail Tunnel Walk at The Postal Museum. I had a great time exploring this fascinating piece of London Post Office history. The guide was very knowledgeable and perfectly answered all questions. I was able to take tons of unique photos during the hour plus tour. I highly recommend this if you are up to a leisurely stroll for about a mile whilst taking in the most unusual views underneath central London! Not really for children, they would be better served doing the same tour but actually riding on the train itself through the tunnels.

Linsey Carr

5/5

2 months ago

Great fun for adults and kids alike. Whether you are interested in trains or history, its well worth the 2 hours. The Mail Rail tunnel tour lasts around 10-15 minutes and is done really well, with audio commentary and videos played on the old platforms to take you through the history of the tunnels. Make sure you head across the road to the Postal Museum too. They have some great interactive exhibitions for kids and some fantastic memorabilia.

Greg Gillette

3/5

a year ago

It's a park.

Jenny Ambroise

4/5

a year ago

Nice place to visit

Daniela Nascimento

4/5

4 months ago

It's a great park. I have a 2 year old that loves it.. I must say the playground is mostly for bigger kids but it has a couple of spots for little children as well. The other area is good for picnics and the young ones running around

Charlotte Hopkins

5/5

2 months ago

LMA is Covid-secure with lots of ventilation and space. Whilst it is only operating an appointment system to view documents at the current time you can also now book an appointment via email to use the Information Area. This includes use of the reference library, computers, microfilm reader, browsing the paper catalogues and use of the facsimile maps. There are no copying facilities but you can pay for a one day camera pass to take your own photographs. Close by to the lovely Exmouth Market there are lots of great places to have lunch!

Ciaran Brooks

4/5

3 years ago

Visited for the interesting Past London exhibition. There were lots of informative images and displays. Didn't avail the services of the archive itself but many people were.

Peter Munro

4/5

4 years ago

The archives are an excellent resource for finding out about the history of London so it's a pity that it feels so difficult to get to. It's poorly signposted and approaching from Bowling Green Lane, there was one sign that pointed in the wrong direction and no further signs. The entrance to the archive isn't obvious, either. To use the archive, you need to register and go there personally to get your pass (their History Card) before you can order resources, which effectively prevents new users from requesting research materials online. When I went to get my History Card, I had to wait 20 minutes to be seen in spite of there being 2 registrars available - one seemed to be doing nothing. Getting resources takes a minimum of 25 minutes from the order being placed. Free lockers. Clean toilets. Space to eat sandwiches. There's free access to worldwide Ancestry. There was an interesting exhibition about Londoners when i was there, on till 5th July 2017.

Mohamed El-busaid

5/5

in the last week

Definitely one of the coolest/most unique museums in London. The highlight of the experience would have to be the Mail Rail, there's also a pretty sweet activity room called sorted, which is good fun for little kids, they get to scan letters and parcels, and act like their in a sorting office. Can't really fault the place, but yeah if the activity room had a bit more in it, would be great, and if the Mail Rail was a little longer, then the whole experience would off been even more amazing. I'd highly recommend the whole experience for anyone, it's a good little family day out, equally it's also a good little museum date.

Charlotte Cosgrove

5/5

in the last week

Absolutely loved it! There's a very informative mail rail to ride and experience, followed by an interactive museum. We then went around the galleries and loved learning and trying things out. A fantastic day out for people of all ages and especially great for families with children 😘 10/10 recommend

Mike Day

5/5

in the last week

Not to be confused with the Mail Rail ride, that is in another building across the road, this is the museum, stuffed with memorabilia from the beginning to the present day of the Postal service. Brilliantly laid out and clearly informative, there are many interactive things for the little cherubs to play with. Even as an adult, I was enthralled. The café and gift shop add a small respite from the absorption of all that information. Nice to sit outside too on a dry day whilst waiting for the train time slot to approach. Yes the ticket for this part of the museum is valid for a full 12 months. So plan it for 2 birthday treats!!!!!!