Royal Mail Shops Collect, send and return your parcels from Royal Mail Shops or Post Office branches Find a shop near you What are Royal Mail Shops? Collect, send and return parcels at a Royal Mail Shop near you. Looking for a convenient way to send or drop-off your parcels? Visit your local Royal Mail Shop - your one-stop parcelshop for all your parcel needs. Like parcelshops, most Royal Mail Shops are open 7 days a week, from early morning until late evening - perfect if you need to send or drop-off a parcel after work or at the weekend. Previous Next Name uk_parcel_business_cta_strip.png Language Not applicable Single Upload Buy postage online & drop off your parcel today Send an item Get Christmas ready at our Shops Looking for stamps for cards and presents this Christmas? Or looking for a convenient local place to send parcels? Buy Christmas stamps and drop off items at a Royal Mail Shop. Find a Shop Where to buy stamps Previous Next ENTER TO WIN You and a loved one could each win a share of over £500,000 To enter, simply add the word 'Magical' and a Royal Mail Christmas 2025 stamp to your Christmas card envelope, send us a photo of your Magical card and nominate your recipient for a chance to win a share of the prize. Enter now See our winners Previous Next Services we offer at our Shops • Buy Christmas 2025 stamps for 1st and 2nd class delivery • Collect your parcels - have your parcels delivered to us and pop by to pick them up at a time that suits you • Send your parcels - drop in and drop off your parcels – we’ll even print your label • Leave your returns with us - we’ll make sure they’re returned to sender • Buy Tracked 24 and 48 postage - weigh and measure your parcel before you visit and we’ll print your label when you pay at the counter. • We also work in partnership with the Post Office, where you can access many of the same Royal Mail services, including sending and dropping off parcels. Find out more Previous Next How to use a Royal Mail Shop Collect, send and return your parcels at a Royal Mail Shop today Send Return Collect Sending parcels with a Royal Mail Shop If you’re sending a parcel with us, simply follow the steps below to find and drop off your items at a Royal Mail Shop (including Post Offices and Collect+ stores). Buy postage online (you can do this online or using our app). Find your nearest Royal Mail Shop and opening times with Services Near You. Print your label at home or take the QR code on your confirmation email with you to print in-store. Head to your nearest Royal Mail Shop and drop off your item. Buy postage Name woman_carrying_parcels_christmas_tabbed_content.png Language Not applicable Single Upload Returning items with a Royal Mail Shop Returning an item with us? Follow the steps below to find and drop off your returns parcels at a Royal Mail Shop. Find your retailer, provide your returns details and create your label. Print your label, pop it on and find your nearest Royal Mail Shop and opening times. Use our app to scan your label for proof of posting. Head to your nearest Royal Mail shop and drop off your item. Return an item Name SNY returns tabbed content img 330x330 Language Not applicable Single Upload Collecting items at a Royal Mail Shop Some businesses offer Local Collect or Click & Collect as a delivery option. If you choose either of these, we'll deliver your item to the Collect+ Store or Post Office® branch you select. Once we’ve left your item at the location, we’ll send you a SMS or email confirming your item is ready to collect. You can pick up your item on a day that suits you. Check the opening times for the Royal Mail Shop you selected with Services Near You. Collect an item Name SNY tabbed collect 330x330 Language Not applicable Single Upload Discover more ways to drop off your parcels From lockers to parcelshops there are lots of convenient ways to drop-off your parcels locally Parcel Lockers Parcel lockers have long opening hours and are available 7 days a week for quick and easy parcel delivery and collection. Parcel Postboxes Our parcel postboxes are open 24/7 for quick and easy small parcel deliveries. Our Service Points Our Service Point network makes your life easier when collecting, sending and returning parcels. You can choose from over 130,000 nationwide. Parcel Lockers Parcel lockers have long opening hours and are available 7 days a week for quick and easy parcel delivery and collection. Parcel Postboxes Our parcel postboxes are open 24/7 for quick and easy small parcel deliveries. Our Service Points Our Service Point network makes your life easier when collecting, sending and returning parcels. You can choose from over 130,000 nationwide. Frequently asked questions What is a parcel drop-off and delivery service? Our drop-off parcel delivery services are simple to use - it’s a service which makes it simple to send parcels and returns. Just take your parcel with pre-paid postage or a if you have a QR code to a location where we will collect it. You can also purchase postage at selected Royal Mail shops (Tracked services and stamps). Our service point locations include Royal Mail Shops and Post Offices. Why should I use a parcel drop-off service? Drop off your parcels at Royal Mail shops — open evenings and weekends for your convenience. It’s fast, easy, and cheaper than home collection. You’ll get proof of posting and regular delivery updates for peace of mind. Can Post Office branches be used as Royal Mail Shops? Post Office Branches continue to offer Royal Mail services you’re familiar with. All Post Offices accept parcel drop-offs and returns of all Royal Mail items, as well as selling our postage services. Other services offered vary by branch. You can find out which Royal Mail services can be accessed at your local Post Office Branch on Services Near You where they are included on the list of Parcelshops. What times are the Royal Mail Shops open? You can find out the opening hours of your nearest Royal Mail Shop (either your local Post Office Branch or Collect+ Store) using Services Near You. Collect+ and all Post Offices are included on the list of Parcelshops.
