Can you put parcels in a red post box?

The postal service has launched the first ever parcel postboxes, allowing us to send pre-paid packages in the same way we currently post letters. This is the first potential change for the iconic red postboxes since its creation 160 years ago.

What time do postboxes get collected?

When does mail get collected from postboxes?

Area Monday – Friday Saturday
Town & City Area 9am – 6.30pm 7am – 1.30pm
Rest of UK 9am – 5.30pm 7am – 1.30pm
Deep Rural 9am – 4pm 7am – 1.30pm
Business Boxes (Franked Mail only box) 6pm – 7.30pm N/A

Where are the golden post boxes?

The most northerly golden postbox can be found in Lossiemouth, Moray, in honour of rower Heather Stanning. Meanwhile, a golden postbox in honour of her rowing partner, Helen Glover, is the most southerly on the British mainland and can be found in Penzance, Cornwall.

What is a Victorian post box?

Victorian Type A Letter Box (1879) This red and black model – and the smaller Type B – were the first to combine a cylindrical body with a convex circular lid – a design still familiar to us today.

Can I put packages in the post box?

If your package is less than one-half inch thick and weighs less than 10 oz, you may use postage stamps and do one of the following: Put it in your mailbox for carrier pickup. Drop it in a blue collection box or Post Office lobby mail slot.

Can I send a parcel in a post box?

Postboxes. You can post your pre-paid** mail in a postbox if it fits and you don’t need proof of postage.

Are post boxes collected everyday?

The table below shows the time period when final collections will be made at post boxes (excludes public holidays)….When does mail get collected from postboxes?

Area Monday – Friday Saturday
Commercial Area 9am – 7.30pm 7am – 1.30pm
Town & City Area 9am – 6.30pm 7am – 1.30pm
Rest of UK 9am – 5.30pm 7am – 1.30pm
Deep Rural 9am – 4pm 7am – 1.30pm