Postal Museum & Afternoon Tea at The Great Northern Hotel for Two
£119
In a nutshell
- Explore the underground Mail Rail
- Available Thursday to Sunday
- Exhibitions full of history
Overview
There’s nothing ordinary about the story of the postal service. From five-wheeled cycles and historic pillar boxes to a priceless sheet of the world’s first postage stamp, the award-winning postal museum offers a unique half-day visit for all ages. Go under the streets of London with a ride on Mail Rail, a miniature electric railway that kept the city connected for almost a century. Explore interactive exhibits covering 500 years of the UK's extraordinary postal service.
Once your visit is over, head over to RAILS at the 5* Great Northern Hotel where you will spend your afternoon indulging in a national tradition in the heart of Kings Cross & St. Pancras.
Your menu for your afternoon tea will include -
SAVOURY
Asparagus Quiche (v, gf)
Smoked Trout Gougére
Roast Beef, Horseradish & Watercress on Brown Bread
Cucumber, Celery Salt & Cream Cheese on White Bread (v)
SWEET
Dorset Apple Choux Bun (v)
Rhubarb & White Chocolate Cheesecake (v)
Sloe Gin Trifle (gf)
Goosebury & Elderflower Crumble Tart (v)
Freshly Baked Fruit & Plain Scones (v) with Homemade preserves and Cornish clotted cream
TEA – served with a pot of your selected blend
Key features
When can I go?
This experience is available Thursday to Sunday, subject to availability.
How long will my experience last?
This experience will last approximately 3 hours.
How many people is this experience for?
This experience is for two people, there will be other people there on the day.
What else do I need to know?
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.
How will I receive my gift experience voucher?
On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:
- eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free )
- eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free )
- Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( Free )
- Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday ( £7.99 )