Mailing help and advice
We’re keen to help you manage every aspect of your
mail. That is why we have created a series of useful
tips and guides to help you manage you prepare, pack
and post your mail
Size & weight formats
Learn more about size & weight formats.
Wrapping & packing advice
Learn more about wrapping and packing.
Going on holiday
If you’re away for any period of time, discover the products and services we offer to help make your trip easier.
Find out about going on holiday.
Moving home?
Take advantage now.
Postcodes explained
Find out how writing postcodes and addresses correctly can help us deliver your mail more efficiently.
Learn more about postcodes and addressing.
Environment
Quality of service
We are committed to providing you with a fast, affordable and reliable postal service. See how we’re achieving these goals.
Learn more about our quality of service.
Top tips for sending mail
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Learn more at top tips for sending mail.
Special Occasions
Use our practical tips and inspirational ideas to create that extra special touch.
Learn more about special occasions
Postbus
Collection and delivery times
Find out when final collections will be made in your area and what time to expect your mail to arrive each day.
Download the Collection and Delivery times (PDF 3.09MB).
Royal Mail's service on public holidays (including bank holidays).
Corporate & social responsibility
Doing the right thing for our people, our business and the communities we operate in.
Learn about our CSR activities.
Young Letter Writers Competition
Royal Mail’s letter writing competition for children aged 7-11 asks your students to write to ‘My First Class Hero’.
Find out more about the Young Letter Writers Competition.
Heritage
We have an amazing 360 years of history that has helped to shape the modern world.
Learn about our heritage.
