Bath Postal Museum

20/07/2022

This government are yet again trying to conceal information and they should not be allowed to do so.

The public has a right to know the full facts of the Covid inquiry, but the Government might withhold important documents, preventing a full and open account...

15/02/2020

During next week's HALF-TERM HOLIDAY the Bath Postal Museum will be OPEN EVERY DAY. Lots to see and lots to do like, games to play and dressing up as Georgians or Post People. Children free this week and Discovery Card Holders can come in at half-price. COME AND SEE !!

Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday all day from 11 am
Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday open from 2 pm.

05/08/2017

We think this is an amazing idea! Up-cycling a postal van to travel the world 🌎 Tag someone below who you would love to do this with ↓↓↓

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/young-couple-convert-ex-postal-van-motorhome-500-pounds-travel-world-kate-quinn-benny-leyland-a7872701.html

A 26-year-old British woman and her 23-year-old Australian boyfriend have set off to travel the world after spending £500 revamping an ex-postal van. Kate Quinn and Benny Leyland began their journey in Dover and have since passed through France and Spain twice, Morocco, Portugal and Mallorca. They a...

29/07/2017

Judging by this clip it looks like all mail fans should take a trip to The Postal Museum in London ✨🚇

11/07/2017

A bit of Bath Postal Museum history for everyone ✨ 13 years since Terry Pratchett popped in to our museum to have his first batch of stamps perforated with us. If you would like to have a go at it yourself, find out more about stamps, or see our other exciting postal artefacts, please do come in and see us!

Authentic & collectible postage stamps from Terry Pratchett's 33rd Discworld book Going Postal, with designs from Ankh-Morpork & beyond!

23/06/2017

I am told 155 people haven't heard from me. This week I was interviewed as I walked around the museum by Steve Yabsley. Four different programmes went out on Radio Bristol at 1.30 and can be heard again on i-player

19/06/2017

This striking ensemble was worn by Mail Guards who were charged with the safe keeping of the post as it was transported on the coaches. This particular design was introduced in the 1860s. Very different to what our postmen and women wear today!

Pop in to the museum to try on our own mail guard coat and see how you would far as a protector of the post 📬

18/06/2017

Did you know that Prior Park and it's beautiful grounds was built in the 1740's for Ralph Allen; a key figure in the reformation of the British Postal System. He used his income from his new postal services to acquire the mines; This is where we get this honey-coloured stone seen throughout Bath Architecture.
As a National Trust site, it is perfect for a casual Sunday stroll whilst soaking up it's rich history and visiting our museum to find our more about the man himself.
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17/06/2017

Just some of the amazing reviews we've received on TripAdvisor; we are so thankful to everyone who visits us and has a great time ❣️
We love hearing feedback so if you have something to say, please leave a review and like and share our page so more people can experience our postal museum.

16/06/2017

PROGRAMMES ABOUT BATH POSTAL MUSEUM ON RADIO BRISTOL

On Monday 19 June a programme, presented by Steve Yabsley can be heard at 1.30 on Radio Bristol. Also another on Tuesday, yet another on Wednesday and finally on Friday. They are all about Bath Postal Museum and they are all different. This will also be on Radio Bristol Website for one month. We are delighted that so many of you seem to love the museum, so please listen if you can

16/06/2017

Treat the man in your life this Father's Day 🎁 We have lots of unique presents in our gift shop including wax seal kits, books, stamps and postcards; perfect for the Philatelist or Postal Enthusiast. Pop into the museum to see our full range.

07/06/2017

This internal poster reminds postmen to deliver letters to the correct address!