Barnham Broom Post Office & Stores

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Barnham Broom Post Office one morning, only to notice an old broom leaning against the mailbox. Curious, he picked it up and found a note attached: ‘Use me wisely.’ Since then, everyone who enters or leaves has left something unexpected—from a jar of homemade jam to a bag of freshly baked cookies. One day, a neighbor dropped off a small package wrapped in brown paper. Inside was a live goldfish named Percy, with a sign reading, 'Swim carefully!' Ever since then, visitors have been leaving everything from tiny umbrellas to giant boxes of chocolates, turning Barnham Broom Post Office into a quirky treasure trove.

2. At dawn, when most locals were still asleep, an unusual sight greeted the early risers in Barnham Broom: a mysterious package kept appearing on the steps of the post office. One morning, a regular from the village noticed that along with the usual letters and parcels, there was also a small bag filled with freshly baked cookies. Curious, he picked it up and found a note inside: 'Enjoy your day—we hope you like our little surprise!' Turned out, it was delivered by a friendly delivery driver who wanted everyone to know how much they appreciated their job.

3. At dusk, when most townspeople had already retired for the night, a strange light began flickering from behind the old barn next to Barnham Broom Post Office. Curious locals peered through their windows, wondering what caused the eerie glow. It turned out that it was just an overzealous fly caught in the old postmaster’s reading lamp—an annual autumn tradition.}

4. At closing time, the postmaster locked the door and turned around to see a familiar voice saying, ‘Excuse me, sir, but where’s my package?’ The postmaster smiled and replied, ‘Ah, Mr. Smith! I thought it was you. It must be hiding behind one of our shelves.’ They both laughed as they searched together, eventually finding the package under a pile of magazines. ‘Same time tomorrow?’ asked the postmaster with a twinkle in his eye.