ALL ABOARD The Postal Museum & Michelin Dining at Galvin La Chapelle
Galvin La Chapelle & The Postal Museum
Various Locations Available
(26 reviews)
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
All aboard for a chance to discover one of London’s secrets underground postal railway! The Postal Museum offers interactive exhibitions and the opportunity to ride Mail Rail, a tiny train that distributed post below the city of London until 2003. Last stop is one of the city’s most acclaimed Michelin-star restaurants, Galvin La Chapelle, for a seven-course menu of elegant French cuisine.
" Ride the unmissable Mail Rail which carried mail across London from 1927-2003."
-Traveller
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Discover 500 years of communications history at The Postal Museum and ride Mail Rail, London's secret underground postal railway
Enjoy a 15 minute train ride and audio-visual show 70ft below the busy streets of London.
Savour a Menu Gourmand at Michelin-starred restaurant, Galvin La Chapelle
Indulge in dishes such as “Tagine of Bresse pigeon, couscous, confit lemon & harissa sauce”
Easy Refunds & Exchanges
Instant E-Certificate Delivery
1 Year Validity
MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNER
Postman Pat may be Britain’s favourite postal delivery man, but there's a secret that's well before his time! Established in 1927, London’s Mail Rail network has been a vital artery in Britain’s communication network for more than 75 years. Employing over 220 staff and operating for 22 hours a day, the tiny trains were responsible for delivering around 4 million letters to expectant Londoners. The once-vital communications technology have withstood the terrors of two world wars, including the catastrophic Blitz bombing of World War Two.Though its postal delivery came to a halt in 2003, the rail network remains a 6½ mile stretch of fascinating history, waiting to be discovered. For the first time in over a decade, the Postal Museum is allowing the public to view the abandoned labyrinth of criss-cross tunnels. Having reopened in the summer of 2018, the London Postal Museum was one of five museums shortlisted for the £100,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year prize, the largest museum prize in the world. Begin your underground adventure touring The Postal Museum, filled with interactive displays of its 500-year old history. Discover incredible objects of the trusted Royal Mail, including cryptic Victorian Valentine cards and sunken, forgotten letters recovered from a shipwreck. Then it’s time to descend 70 feet into the former engineering depot of Mail Rail – the one hundred year old Post Office railway. Starting at Mount Pleasant, one of the largest sorting offices in the world, enjoy 15 minutes of interactive fun as you chug along for one kilometre in a miniature train. Look out onto immersive audio-visual presentations of the underground world in its heyday, passing the remains of a "train graveyard" and two ghostly abandoned platforms. You’ll hear the personal stories of those that built and kept the “first social network” coursing through London for 22 hours every day. A glimpse into their underground life may give you a whole new respect for our efficient postal system today! As the end of your historical journey comes to an end, it’s time to rejoin the streets of London with an insatiable meal at one of the city's hottest dining destinations - Galvin La Chapelle. Brought together by Chef-Restaurateur brothers, Chris and Jeff Galvin, this classical French dining spot has been received with critical acclaim. So much so that the restaurant won eight top awards in its first year of opening, including AA London Restaurant of the Year. In 2011 the brothers were awarded their first Michelin star, an honour they have proudly retained since.The interior of Galvin La Chapelle is as impressive as its food. Housed within a former Victorian chapel, the dining rooms boasts vaulted ceilings, grand buttresses and leather furnitures. Though the decor may sound a tad ostentatious, the Galvin brothers have managed yet again to create a warm dining experience, barring any pretentiousness. For your seven-course menu gourmand, you can look forward to classical French cuisine with a pronounced modern edge, made from the finest seasonal British ingredients. From discovering London’s mysterious underground world to finishing with world-class cuisine, it’s full steam ahead for a totally unforgettable experience.
LATEST CUSTOMER REVIEWS(26 reviews)
Wonderful!
Stephen - 11th Nov, 2022
I had a few questions re dates and availability, but the customer service over email was quick and helpful. The overall experience was very enjoyable. Both the Mail Rail Ride and the tasting menu were...
Jeremy - 08th Aug, 2022
Dyanne - 29th May, 2022
Excellent present
Restaurant Excellent would return. Post Office interesting but needed the gran kids with us. Will recommend to them
Jocelyn - 25th Feb, 2022
A day to remember
The postal museum is really well laid out and informative and the ride was fun. The walk to spitalfields was dull so recommend the underground. The meal at Galvin was exceptional, the environment and ...
Judith - 05th Feb, 2022
Great day lovely experience
The mail ride and museum was very interesting and well organised, the restaurant was beautiful the staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious really enjoyed our day.
Jacklyn - 29th Nov, 2021
A.m.a.z.i.n.g!
Galvin la Chapelle was fantastic! Amazing food and the staff were great....had such a great experience I'm going to book again!
Maxine - 15th Nov, 2021
First class Mail and Dining
We had a fantastic day! The Mail Rail Ride was unexpectedly interesting and we would not have found it had we not had a Truly Concierge experience. The Menu Gourmand was a delight. I felt like a food ...
John - 14th Nov, 2021
Interesting and well curated museum with fun mail train ride.
Sarah - 13th Nov, 2021
A truly memorable experience!
The two things together (postal rail/museum and Galvin La Chapelle) made for a fantastic (half) day out. We also took a leisurely walk between them which took us through an area of London we didn't kn...
Anthony - 17th Oct, 2021
A truly memorable experience!
The two things together (postal rail/museum and Galvin La Chapelle) made for a fantastic (half) day out. We also took a leisurely walk between them which took us through an area of London we didn't kn...
Anthony - 17th Oct, 2021
A memorable gourmet lunch
A truly delicious and memorable lunch at Gavin La Chapelle.
Sue - 15th Oct, 2021
A Grand Day Out
A great day out.
Mail rail was very interesting, especially the museum and lots to amuse children too, whilst learning.
La Chapelle was such a treat. Wonderful ambience, attentive staff and fabulous f...
Ann - 21st Aug, 2021
Super restaurant, avoid weekend for mail ride!
My husband initially thought that the mail rail was for children as we were in the minority and although we would have enjoyed, you could not hear everything due to the noise. The menu gourmand was 5*...
Linda - 16th Mar, 2020
Great experience, outstanding restaurant
Great experience, wish train ride been longer but thoroughly recommend it, very interesting. The restaurant was fabulous, food, service, ambience and the wine was superb. We wouldn't hesitate to go ba...
Mr - 01st Dec, 2019
Great experience!
The Postal Museum was fascinating - we expected to enjoy it but we could have spent much longer there. The train ride was really worth doing - well-presented and we learned a lot. Great meal too - we ...
Judith - 19th Aug, 2019
A fun day trip with a ride on a train which isn't on the tube map and an amazing variety of food
The mail ride experience was well organised and a unique experience. The museum was very interesting and glad we left enough time to look at all the exhibits. The gourmand meal was excellent although ...
Peter - 16th Aug, 2019
Mail Rail tour is unique and amazing experience and we enjoyed the history of the British Rail Mail history hidden underground in London. Galvin La Chapelle's venue is beautiful and food is delicious....
Betty - 04th Aug, 2019
What a lovely day
The Train and post office museum was absolutely fascinating and full of nostalgia. From remembering how we used to queue for ages to use a red phone box; to remembering what it was like to have two po...
Jennifer - 25th Jul, 2019
Excellent experience
We really enjoyed the whole experience made easier by the tickets and lunch being booked for us! The Postal Museum and Mail Rail was very interesting for us. The food, service and relaxed atmosphere a...
Helen - 23rd Jun, 2019
WHERE AND WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE
This experience is available in multiple locations. You will be able to select your choice of venue at time of booking.
HOW DOES TRULY WORK?
1. Once you have checked out, you will receive an e-certificate with a unique redemption code.
2. Use this code to request your booking with the desired date and time
3. Sit back and let us handle the rest. Arrive to your experience knowing we have arranged everything.
THE TRULY PROMISE ON ALL OUR EXPERIENCES
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