Delivery & Returns

 

Christmas Delivery

Christmas Delivery - Last Order Dates

We recommend ordering by the following dates for delivery in time for Christmas. These dates are guidelines only and we recommend ordering as early as possibly to avoid disappointment. 

UK Mainland - Royal Mail  17th December
UK Mainland - Parcel Force  19th December
Europe & Northern Ireland 9th December
Rest of World 2nd December
Custom Prints UK 8th December
Custom T-Shirts UK 16th December
Custom-T-Shirts Rest of World 1st December 


Please note: our customer services and warehouse are closed between 24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026.

Standard Delivery

Estimated delivery times for UK orders are between 3-5 working days, Europe & Northern Ireland from 7-10 working days and Rest of World from 7-15 working days. 

Standard Delivery (UK)

Free delivery on orders over £60 Free
Royal Mail  From £3.99
Parcel Force  From £6.49


Standard Delivery (Worldwide)

Europe & Northern Ireland From £9.99
USA Temporarily Suspended
Rest of World Calculated at checkout


Custom Prints Delivery

UK Mainland £8.99
Europe £19.99
International £39.99


Custom print on demand orders are charged separately to our standard shipping charges when ordering multiple items. Please note that both shipping charges may apply in some cases due to items being shipped from different locations.

Custom print orders are non-returnable, please see our returns policy below for full details.

Custom T-Shirts Delivery 

UK Mainland £4.00
Europe £6.00
International £7.00


Custom T-Shirt orders are charged separately to our standard shipping charges when ordering multiple items. Please note that both shipping charges may apply in some cases due to items being despatched from different locations.

Custom T-Shirt orders are non-returnable, please see our returns policy below for full details.

Returns

Extended Christmas Returns Policy

Items purchased from 11 November 2025 - 24 December 2025 can be returned in original condition until 31 January 2026. Our usual Returns Policy and Terms and Conditions apply. 

Although we are confident of the high quality of our goods, we recognise that there may be occasions when a customer might wish to return an item. Purchases may be returned to us (excluding some items detailed below) in the original condition and packaging within 30 days of receipt for a refund or replacement, where possible. 

Please enclose details of your order number, name, address, contact number and e-mail address, along with a reason for the return.

We strongly advise using a tracked service to post any returns and to keep proof of posting. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure items are safely returned to us. Return postage costs are at your own cost and non-refundable unless faulty or damaged. Postage will only be refunded if the item is faulty or incorrectly supplied. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Refunds will be authorised within 14 days of receipt of goods.

The following items cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged:

Custom Prints: As our custom prints are made to order to your size, paper and framing 
specifications, we cannot accept returns on these unless faulty or damaged.

Earrings and Combs: These items are non-returnable for reasons of hygiene

Please address returns to:
Online Shop
National Portrait Gallery Reception
39 - 40 Orange Street
London
WC2H 7HS


Damages

While we make every effort to ensure your order is well packed, we appreciate that damages sometimes occur during transit. If this has happened, simply email a photo of the damaged item to onlineshop@npg.org.uk within 7 days of receipt, and we will be happy to send a replacement where possible. If the item is no longer available, we will issue a full refund.


Additional Information

Pre-Orders

Items on pre-order will be specified on the product page and at checkout. If you are ordering additional items that are currently in stock, postage will be charged separately due to separate despatch times. 

 

Contact Us

For all online shop enquiries, please email: onlineshop@npg.org.uk 

 

Exhibitions

Explore our exciting exhibition ranges from current and past exhibitions, featuring Gallery exclusives and artist collaborations

Current exhibitions

Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World

8 October 2025 - 11 January 2026

Past exhibitions

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025

10 July - 12 October 2025

Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting

20 June - 7 September 2025

Yevonde: Life and Colour

22 June - 5 October 2023