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Posting & Parcels at Gale Street Post Office – Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri & DPD
Send letters and parcels, drop off returns and post internationally from one counter in Syke, Rochdale. Choose next day, tracked, signed for or standard services from Royal Mail and Parcelforce, drop off Evri and DPD parcels, and get help with tracking, customs forms and postage while you wait.
🏛️ Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated Post Office branch serving Rochdale under agreement with Post Office Limited. Carrier services are provided by Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide, Evri, DPD and Amazon.
Where do you need to go?
Send UK letters & parcels
Royal Mail and Parcelforce services available in branch.
Return or drop off a parcel
Amazon Hub Counter, Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce drop-off routes.
Track an item
Track Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri, DPD and Amazon updates using the correct carrier.
Send abroad
International posting, customs forms and prohibited/restricted item guidance.
Buy postage online
Buy postage online with Royal Mail, Evri, DPD. Then drop off at the Gale Street Post Office branch.
Business posting / Drop & Go
Faster posting support for regular senders and local businesses.
Parcels and Letters
Choose from next day, tracked, signed for and standard services from a range of providers.
Selected services available.
Buy Online With Parcels Online
Buy postage online with Royal Mail, Evri and DPD. Then drop off at Gale Street Post Office.
Our online carriers.
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Buy Postage in Branch
Send, collect and return your items with a range of Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and Parcelforce Worldwide services available in our branches.
View Postage Products
Collect and Drop Off
Find out how to collect, drop off and return your items in branch – including with our fast-drop service for regular senders.
Collect Items
Too busy to stay home and wait for deliveries? Collect your online shopping from your local Post Office branch.
Drop Off Items and Returns
Sending mail? Drop it off in branch. Bought an item you want to send back? Pop your returns into any Post Office.
Drop & Go for Regular Senders
Our handy fast-drop service for regular senders and marketplace sellers saves time and is free to sign up.
Important posting times
Final acceptance for next-day and Special Delivery: 4:45 PM Monday to Friday; 11:45 AM Saturday.- Sunday posting
- We are open on Sundays 09:30–16:00, but Sunday items may not leave the branch until the next available carrier collection. Please do not rely on Sunday for urgent next-day posting.
- Standard letters and parcels
- Accepted during branch opening hours. Final dispatch depends on Royal Mail or carrier collection times.
- Evri / DPD / carrier drop-offs
- Accepted during branch opening hours when systems are available. Carrier collection, tracking updates and delivery times are controlled by the carrier. For urgent drop-offs, visit earlier in the day where possible.
- Bank holidays
- Opening hours and carrier collections may vary. Please call 01706 725399 before visiting.
Posting & Parcels FAQs
What parcel and posting services are available at Gale Street Post Office?
Royal Mail and Parcelforce sending services, Evri and DPD drop-offs, Amazon Hub Counter collections and returns, plus help with tracking guidance, customs forms and postage. Open 7 days in Syke, Rochdale.
Can I send Royal Mail and Parcelforce parcels here?
Yes. Royal Mail UK and international services and Parcelforce services are available in branch. Our team can help you choose the right service for your item.
Can I drop off Evri, DPD or Amazon returns?
Yes. We accept Evri, DPD and Amazon Hub Counter drop-offs and returns during opening hours when carrier systems are available. Bring the QR code, barcode or label from your carrier or Amazon account.
What time should I visit for Special Delivery or next-day services?
Final acceptance for next-day and Special Delivery: 4:45 PM Monday to Friday; 11:45 AM Saturday. For urgent items, visit earlier in the day where possible.
Can I post parcels on Sunday?
We are open Sun 09:30–16:00. Sunday items may not leave the branch until the next available carrier collection. Please do not rely on Sunday for urgent next-day posting.
Can I track a parcel from this page?
Tracking is managed by each carrier. Use our Track an Item page to find the right tracking route for Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri, DPD or Amazon.
Do I need to print a label before visiting?
Not always. Many carriers provide QR codes we can scan in branch, and our printing service can print labels where needed. Check the instructions from your carrier or retailer.
Can I send parcels abroad?
Yes. International posting is available with Royal Mail international services, and we can help with customs forms and guidance on prohibited or restricted items.
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Gale Street Post Office, 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ
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Opening Hours
Monday–Saturday: 09:30 – 20:00
Sunday: 09:30 – 16:00
Open seven days a week for posting, parcels and drop-offs. Hours may vary on public holidays.
Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated Post Office branch serving Rochdale under agreement with Post Office Limited. Carrier services are provided by Royal Mail, Parcelforce, Evri, DPD and Amazon and may change without notice.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Posting services, cut-off times and carrier availability may change – please confirm in branch or by phone.