Send a parcel from home royal mail

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to send a parcel from home using Royal Mail:

Materials needed:

The parcel you want to send
A Royal Mail parcel label (you can print one online or buy one at a post office)
A pen
A calculator (optional)

Step 1: Weigh and measure your parcel

Step 2: Choose a delivery service

Royal Mail offers several delivery services, including:
- 1st Class Parcel: 1-3 working days
- 2nd Class Parcel: 2-4 working days
- Special Delivery: 1-2 working days, with a signature on delivery
- International Tracked & Signed: 3-7 working days, with tracking and a signature on delivery
Choose the service that best suits your needs.

Step 3: Calculate the cost

Use Royal Mail's online calculator or the Royal Mail app to calculate the cost of your parcel.
Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination of your parcel.
Choose the delivery service you want to use.
The calculator will give you the cost of the parcel, including any additional services you may want to add (e.g. insurance, tracking).

Step 4: Print your parcel label

Go to Royal Mail's website and log in to your account (or create one if you don't have one).
Click on "Send a parcel" and follow the prompts to enter your parcel details.
Print your parcel label, which will include your parcel's tracking number.

Step 5: Attach the label and send your parcel

Attach the parcel label to the outside of your parcel, making sure it's clearly visible.
Take your parcel to a Royal Mail postbox or a post office.
Give the parcel to the post office staff, who will scan it and send it on its way.

Tips and reminders:

Make sure to attach the correct postage to your parcel.
Use a sturdy box and adequate packing materials to protect your parcel during transit.
Keep a record of your parcel's tracking number in case you need to track its progress.
Check Royal Mail's website for any special requirements or restrictions on sending certain types of items.