Christmas Opening Times & Delivery Deadlines

Delivery Information

December and Christmas Period

For changes to the December schedules see our Christmas Posting Date and Opening Times.

Delivery at a glance

  • Order by 3pm Mon–Fri for Next Working Day (UK mainland).
  • Free Next Working Day on orders over £150 (otherwise £8.99).
  • Standard UK from £6.75 (very small items £2.04), allow up to 5 working days.
  • Highlands & Islands / NI: courier rates shown at checkout.
  • EU: we don’t collect VAT; you’ll pay local VAT to the carrier. Orders over €150 may attract duty if goods are non-UK/EU origin.
  • Rest of world: Royal Mail Airmail (light) or UPS; prices shown at checkout.

Delivery table

Region Service Price Timing
UK Mainland Next Working Day Free over £150 / £8.99 Order by 3pm Mon–Fri
UK Mainland Standard £6.75 (very small £2.04) Up to 5 working days
Highlands & Islands / NI Courier Shown at checkout Varies
EU UPS Shown at checkout 2–5 days + VAT at delivery
Non-EU UPS Shown at checkout 2–5 days

UK Mainland (not Highlands & Islands or NI)

  • Next Working Day: free over £150, otherwise £8.99 (order by 3pm Mon–Fri).
  • Standard: £6.75 (very small items £2.04); allow up to 5 working days.
  • Or choose DPD Pickup for a cheaper delivery to your local pickup shop.
  • Track your delivery with the DPD app.

UK Highlands & Islands and Northern Ireland

Courier rates are shown at checkout (typically UPS).

Northern Ireland: We are registered with the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS), so consignments are treated as "not at risk" of entering the EU, helping avoid additional tariffs and reduce delays. Our UKIMS number: XIUKIM99017579400020250724103746.

EU addresses

  • We don’t charge VAT at checkout – you’ll pay your local VAT to the carrier on delivery.
  • Orders over €150 may incur duty if the goods are of non-UK/EU origin.
  • Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout.

Non-EU (rest of world)

  • Options are shown at checkout.
  • UPS typically delivers in 2–5 days.
  • We’ll send you tracking details. Please include a contact phone number for all overseas orders.

FAQs

When is your cut-off for Next Working Day?

3pm Monday–Friday. Orders after 3pm or at weekends/UK bank holidays ship the next working day.

Do you offer weekend delivery?

Yes, if selected in the checkout.

How are small, low-weight items charged?

Very small items are £2.04 via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Will I pay extra fees in the EU?

Yes – local VAT on delivery; and for orders over €150, possible duty depending on origin.

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