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
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