Royal Mail Parcel Post Box

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The Royal Mail is introducing a wave of new-style parcel post boxes across Suffolk and Essex which means traders can send parcels 24/7.

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  3. Following a successful trial in 2018, Royal Mail is now set to introduce the UK’s first ever parcel postboxes in locations across the UK.
  4. Small Parcel: These boxes fall within the Royal Mail Small Parcel format (which states maximum external dimensions of 450mm x 350mm x 160mm) and are ideal for posting out books, photo frames, clocks, calendars, mugs and other small gifts.

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One of the new Royal Mail parcel postboxes which are being introduced across the country, including sites in Suffolk and Essex. Picture: KATIELEE ARROWSMITH- Credit: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS

Traders are now able to post parcels 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

These larger postboxes have wider apertures and a secure design and are intended for online customers who use the pre-paid postage system, to send or return their parcels seven days a week.

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The launch of parcel postboxes is one of the biggest innovations in parcels since the launch of the parcel post in 1883, and is linked to the explosion of internet and web-based buying and selling in the UK.

Across the country 1,400 meter boxes are being converted to the new use.

One of the new parcel postboxes, designed for the use of pre-paid business customers including internet traders using the Royal Mail's Click & Drop labelling system. This parcel postbox is in Lloyds Avenue in the heart of Ipswich town centre. Picture: DAVID VINCENT- Credit: Archant

This one is in Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich in the heart of the town centre and next to the Cornhill.

Small businesses, marketplace sellers and individuals will be able to use the boxes in the same way as they post a letter, so long as they pre-paid through the Royal Mail's Click & Drop labelling system.

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Parcels must include a Royal Mail barcode on them to use the service.

Across Essex and South Anglia the first 37 boxes have been converted including CM, CO and IP postcodes, such as Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe and Bury St Edmunds.

New Royal Mail parcel postboxes, being introduced in Suffolk, will make it easier for internet traders and customers to return parcels when pre-paid with the Royal Mail's Click & Drop system. Picture: GETTY IMAGES- Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

It is one of the biggest postal innovations in 160 years.

Mark Street head of campaigns at Royal Mail said: 'The introduction of parcel postboxes in the Essex and South Anglia areas means that customers can now send parcels with pre-paid postage and their returns in the same way that they do letters. The new parcel postboxes provide added flexibility to online sellers who might be running a business in their spare time and not keeping regular office hours.'

Here's where to find the new parcel postboxes

Skyliner Way, Bury St Edmnunds IP32

St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds IP33

Orwell House, Ferry Lane, Felixstowe IP11

Route Master, Walton Avenue, Felixstowe IP11

Farthing Road Business Box, Ipswich IP1

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Goddard Road East, Ipswich IP1

Lloyds Avenue Business Box, Ipswich IP1

Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich IP2

Lion Barn Industrial Estate, Needham Mkt IP6

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Royal Mail, Thetford IP24

Meter Post, Woodbridge IP12

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Comments (13)

  • Thumbs up for the work of United Kingdom Royal Mail! Every time I deal with them, I get a positive experience. It is cool that you can order something and then relax and wait for the parcel. No delays, friendly staff, comfortable conditions. UK mail tracking is at hand when you need to know where exactly the parcel is.

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  • I sometimes get parcels from the UK. As far as it is international shipment, the tracking numbers change. I got used to it and just type UK mail tracking number at first and then track the next code at next company.

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  • One of the best postal couriers I have used so far. And I am a frequent buyer in online stores. I hope more websites will use United Kingdom Royal Mail to deliver goods as it is so fast and reliable. I do not even have to use UK mail tracking. I can fully trust them.

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  • The parcel came so fast that I’ve only used my UK mail tracking number once or twice to track my parcel. We were surprised in a good way. From my experience, this company is professional and trustful. Will use it again.

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  • When I order something, I always choose a good postal courier as worse ones can spoil everything. United Kingdom Royal Mail is definitely among the best couriers I’ve dealt with. You just get the UK mail number and watch all the stages of your delivery. I can’t remember any flaws. Simply perfect service.

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  • A very reliable and good postal company. I have sent a package from the UK to the USA. First;y, I used UK mail tracking to see where my parcel was. But then they handed it to the USPS, which was also convenient to follow. The final word: my package came fast and undamaged. Good job!

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  • My UK mail order was sent to me from London very quickly. I know that British Royal Mail is a reliable company with high-quality services, but I wanted to track my package just in case, and I’m satisfied with the result.

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  • UK tracking is always good here! The status of my parcel may not change at this site on the weekends and holidays, but I know that UK Royal Mail doesn’t work this time, so, everything is OK :)

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  • UK delivery tracking is quite nice here. It’s very comfortable to locate all your postal matters. All I want is to have a mobile app for my Android smartphone with the same functions!)

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  • My UK mail tracking information isn’t refreshed here. Why is it so? What should I do to locate my parcel here?

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