# Christmas delivery and ordering > How Christmas ordering works at Starseed UK: when to order, delivery costs, free delivery over £40, gift messages and returns. URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/gift-guides/christmas-gift-delivery Updated: 2026-10-30 How Christmas ordering works at Starseed UK: when to order, delivery costs, free delivery over £40, gift messages and returns. ## Key points - UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. - For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. - You can add a gift message at checkout and send it straight to them. - Unused items can be returned within 14 days of delivery, so an unsure choice is not a risk. ## Questions **What is the last order date for Christmas delivery?** We advise ordering by mid-December for delivery before Christmas. Carriers publish their own last recommended posting dates each year, so check those for the latest guidance. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **How long does Christmas delivery take?** Our standard UK delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. Carriers get busier in December, so allow extra time near Christmas. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Is there free delivery on Christmas orders?** Yes, UK delivery is free on orders over £40. Below that it costs £3.95. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Can I send a gift directly to someone else?** Yes. Enter their address as the delivery address at checkout and add a gift message. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Do you deliver outside the UK?** Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Can I return a Christmas present?** Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk with your order number and we will explain how to send it back. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **What if my Christmas gift arrives damaged?** Email us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will put it right. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. **Do Scottish islands and remote areas take longer?** Island and remote addresses can take longer, so please order earlier still if you are sending a gift to one. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Can I add a gift message?** Yes, you can add a gift message at checkout and we will include it with the order. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **How do I pay for my Christmas order?** Orders are paid for securely through Shopify checkout, with debit and credit cards and digital wallets. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Will prices change before Christmas?** Prices on our pages are current shop prices and can change. The product page always shows today's price. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December: carriers get busier in the run-up, so earlier is safer, and Royal Mail and other carriers publish their own last posting dates each year. **Is everything shown in stock?** Our gift pages show in-stock products from the live shop, but popular items can sell out in December, so order early. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days. 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