Broadstairs Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little girl walked into the Broadstairs Post Office and asked the clerk, ‘Why does Grandpa always come here so early?’ The clerk smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘He’s waiting for the mailman who never arrives.’ The little girl thought for a moment then said, ‘Oh, I see!’ She turned around and whispered something to her grandfather, who nodded knowingly. Later that day, everyone in town saw Grandpa leaving the post office with a big smile on his face—carrying a package from the local bakery.’

2. A package arrived one day with no return address or sender’s name. Inside was a single note: ‘Claim your lucky charm from Broadstairs Post Office.’ Since then, every Wednesday at exactly three o’clock, someone leaves something mysterious on the counter. One Wednesday, an excited delivery driver left a box filled with confetti and a card reading: ‘Congratulations! Today is your lucky day—you win… nothing!’ The whole town burst out laughing, and now everyone looks forward to Wednesdays for the unexpected surprise.

3. One autumn afternoon, while sorting mail in the Broadstairs Post Office, an elderly lady noticed something peculiar. The stamps on every envelope seemed to hum softly when she touched them. Curious, she asked a nearby colleague if they heard it too. Everyone shook their heads, thinking her hearing was going. But as she placed another stamp on an envelope, the whole room fell silent—only to erupt into laughter when she accidentally stuck two envelopes together with her nose! Since then, locals say the Broadstairs Post Office has its own postal tune, only audible to those who work there.

4. In the Broadstairs Post Office, a regular noticed something unusual one rainy afternoon. While waiting for his package, he spotted a small, dusty box tucked behind the counter. Curious, he picked it up—it contained letters addressed to ‘The Person Who Finds This.’ As he opened them, each letter was filled with wishes and dreams from children around town—requests for toys, books, even a visit from Santa himself! Turns out, every Christmas, an anonymous neighbor dropped off packages here for kids who needed extra cheer. The regular smiled, realizing that sometimes the most unexpected places hold the biggest hearts.