Shipping Policy

We use Royal Mail to deliver your orders safely and efficiently. This policy applies to all UK and international orders placed through our WooCommerce store.


Free UK Shipping

  • Free standard Royal Mail shippingย on all UK orders overย ยฃ35.
  • The free shipping option will be automatically applied at checkout when your order subtotal reaches ยฃ35.

UK Delivery Options

ServiceEstimated Delivery Time
Royal Mail Standard (2nd Class)2โ€“5 working days
Royal Mail Tracked 482โ€“3 working days
Royal Mail Tracked 241โ€“2 working days
Royal Mail Special Delivery GuaranteedNext working day by 1pm

Working days = Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays.


When will my order be dispatched?

  • Orders placed beforeย 12pm GMTย are usually dispatched theย same working day.
  • Orders placed after this time, on weekends, or on public holidays will be dispatched theย next working day.
  • You will receive a dispatch confirmation email from WooCommerce once your order is on its way.

Tracking your order

  • Standard (2nd Class)ย โ€“ Not tracked. Proof of postage is kept.
  • Tracked 48 / Tracked 24ย โ€“ Tracking number included in your dispatch email.
  • Special Deliveryย โ€“ Fully tracked with signature on delivery.

You can track your Royal Mail parcel here:
[Insert Royal Mail tracking link]


Lost or delayed parcels

  • Standard delivery:ย Please allow 10 working days from dispatch before contacting us.
  • Tracked deliveries:ย If tracking shows โ€œdeliveredโ€ but you havenโ€™t received it, check with neighbours or your local sorting office within 2 days.
  • If Royal Mail confirms a parcel as lost, we will offer aย replacement or full refund.

We are not responsible for delays caused by Royal Mail strikes, extreme weather, or customs (for international orders).


International delivery

We ship to select countries using Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed.

RegionEstimated Delivery
Europe3โ€“5 working days
USA & Canada5โ€“7 working days
Rest of World7โ€“10 working days

Please note: Customers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, or customs fees. Shipping costs for international orders are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.


What if Iโ€™m not home?

Royal Mail will:

  • Leave your parcel in aย safe placeย (if you authorised this)
  • Post it through your letterbox if it fits
  • Leave a โ€œSomething for youโ€ card with instructions toย reschedule deliveryย orย collect from your local delivery office

Incorrect or undeliverable addresses

Please double-check your shipping address at checkout. If a parcel is returned to us due to an incorrect address provided by you, we will charge a re-shipping fee (or refund the order minus original shipping costs).


WooCommerce checkout notes

  • Available shipping methods and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.
  • Free shipping on orders over ยฃ35 applies toย Royal Mail Standard (2nd Class)ย only, unless otherwise stated.
  • You can upgrade to a tracked or faster service at checkout for an additional cost.

Need help?

Contact us through your WooCommerce account or email:ย shop@midnightchapter.co.uk
Please include your order number.