This is our closest Post Office, since all the others in the area were closed over the summer. If…read morewe had had any choice in the matter, this is not the one that would have been saved - the service is nowhere near as good as it could be. Now that they are the only PO in the area, it's even worse - more customers, novice staff and long queues. If we could avoid it, we would.

Very quick service. Professional service and based in local budgens so can do shop as well as…read moresending parcels. Great customer service.

Gainsborough Green post office is in the middle of a housing esate in South Abingdon, just the…read moreplace for your local post office, saves a trip into town where you have to park quite a way from the post office, not very handy when returning parcles. It is situated in a line of other useful shops with ample parking outside. The staff here are very professional, efficient and friendly and always offer the best service, whether you are just buying a stamp or sending 10 parcels! They sell a wide range of post related products, envelopes, paper, sticky tape, brown paper and string. This postoffice is a must to the local community and I hope it will not face closure in the near future.

Let me get my caveat in at the start: I have a real hatred of post offices, mainly due to years…read morespent queuing in a small town one full of sceaming babies and old men falling asleep in the queue. On this front, the Oxford post office is a relief. It's a bit more peaceful and there's more sense of urgency: the staff here seem to get it that people are there to get a chore done, not for a friendly chat. That said, they're still wonderfully polite and patient. Definitely not a job I would want. Things I like: - The building - nineteenth century arches, coat of arms, typical Oxford grandeur. - The post box outside - okay, so it's not the traditional red pillar, but it takes you back a century or two. - The Post Office currency exchange rate - one of the best you can get. - The stamp machine outside Things I don't like: - The queues - yes, most people go at lunchtime, so why not put more staff on the tills then? - The generality - same queue whether you want to post one envelope or twenty parcels; pick up a pension or become a millionaire in some obscure currency. Conclusion: A necessary evil that could be far worse.

Worst post office. Staff have no customer service skills, are extremely rude and the place is very…read morepoorly organised. After being there a while and there being no signs on the counter I asked if there quick drop counter was open or not, I got blanked by the staff member, totally, I asked a few times, I then asked if I was invisible, still not even eye contact. I went up to him and said, can you please not act like I am invisible to you and just answer me, he started having a go at me that he could not as was serving a customer. All I needed was a yes or no, he could find the time to have a go at me but not answer my question. Clearly no customer training and people are treated like they are not human beings.

This post office has been opened in conjunction with a pharmacy, though both seem to run…read moreindependantly of one another. The pharmacy does have some envelopes, boxes etc for your posting needs. The staff at the post office itself are helpful, especially regarding queries about sending items abroad (as I found myself!). It's an ideal alternative to the St Aldate's post office if you are on the North side of town, as it's usually far less busy.

Wonderful village shop…read more Friendly service, good range of basics plus local produce including delicious locally baked fresh bread

I regularly use Eldene post office as it is my office's nearest post office. They are located…read moreinside the martin's newsagent. Staff are friendly and helpful. Opening hours are the standard for post offices apart from they close on a Wednesday afternoon (post office tradition).

Great local post office. Based in a shop. Very helpful staff nothing is too much bother for themread more

I love this village post office and will only ever use this one. The staff are very friendly and…read morealthough very small it offers a good variety of food stuffs etc too. A post office with Character. It makes a pleasant change to be greeted with a smile and given good advice when needed. What a little gem of a store.

Actually, I am looking for some information on the Swan Inn just up the High Street in Elstow. I am…read morecarrying out a viability study of the pub and would be grateful if anyone can tell me how it has traded in the past, the good points and bad points. Any help would be much appreciated and in total confidence. Regards, Steve

It's amazing what these guys manage to fit into the shop. Not only do they stock a bit of…read moreeverything for everyone but their opening hours go on for ever. Beers and wines, organic milk and yoghurt. Fresh (Costa) coffee, snacks and a small selection of fresh foods. Always friendly and there for your every day needs.

I use this shop for returning my UPS parcels. They never issue me with a receipt and when I ask for…read moreone, it's hard for them to even write a note that they've received it. If it's such a hassle, why do you offer this service in the first place?!