Museum
Bath Postal Museum
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The Bath Postal Museum is located at the site of the former Bath Post Office, where the world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was first issued in 1840. The museum chronicles the evolution of mail delivery through interactive displays, a Victorian post office replica, and a collection of stamps and postal artifacts. Visitors can learn about the postal service's role in Bath's history and see a working sorting machine. It's a compact but engaging stop for history buffs and families.
Don't miss
- See a genuine Penny Black stamp and other rare postal artifacts.
- Step inside a recreated Victorian post office counter.
- Try your hand at sorting mail with a vintage postal sorting frame.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bath Postal Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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