Friday 1 December 2023

The Postal Museum - What's on this December at The Postal Museum

 

What's on this December
Book on for one of our upcoming activities or special events below: 
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Celebrate Christmas at The Postal Museum
Immerse yourself in our magical collection of letters to Father Christmas, see the first ever Christmas card, take part in interactive storytelling sessions and ride Mail Rail with a festive twist.

Fancy going underground? Check out our Festive Tunnel Walks taking place in December. 
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Posting early for Christmas
From the 1930s until the 1960s the Post Office ran its annual ‘Post early’ campaign - using eye-catching posters - to encourage people to send their letters and parcels as early as possible to avoid a rush in the week leading up to Christmas. And it worked, maybe too well!
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Tunnel Walks: New Year Dates Released
Planning your new year experiences? Tunnel Walks bookings for January - March 2024 are now on sale. This one-of-a-kind subterranean experience will make an ideal gift for someone special, or for yourself!

Book now to go underground and explore the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels on foot in a 90-minute tour led by an expert guide.
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Christmas Gift Guide

Shop gifts to collect, play, discover, and celebrate this festive season with our curated range of items.


It's Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters. This delightful hardback story book has 52 pages and is suitable for children aged 3-5 yrs. 

The bold and bright Pop Up Post Box Laundry Basket is a gift that keeps on giving. A fun addition to wash day, it can also work as a toy box and even a Christmas stocking!
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