Can i mail a parcel at a sorting office

In the UK, a sorting office is a facility where Royal Mail sorts and processes mail and parcels. While you can't typically mail a parcel directly from a sorting office, you can take your parcel to a Royal Mail Delivery Office or a Post Office branch that offers parcel services.

Here are your options:

  1. Royal Mail Delivery Office: You can take your parcel to a Royal Mail Delivery Office, which is usually located near a sorting office. They will weigh and measure your parcel, and you can pay for postage and send it on its way. You can find your nearest Royal Mail Delivery Office on the Royal Mail website.
  2. Post Office branch: Many Post Office branches offer parcel services, including sending parcels nationally and internationally. You can take your parcel to a Post Office branch that offers parcel services, and they will help you with postage and sending. You can find your nearest Post Office branch on the Post Office website.
  3. Royal Mail Customer Service Point: Some Royal Mail Customer Service Points, which are usually located in larger towns and cities, offer parcel services. These points are staffed by Royal Mail employees who can help you with parcel services, including sending parcels.

Before taking your parcel to a sorting office, it's a good idea to check that the facility you plan to visit offers parcel services. You can do this by:

Remember to always check the Royal Mail website for any specific requirements or restrictions on sending parcels, such as size and weight limits, prohibited items, and special handling requirements.