Melton Constable Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular walked into Melton Constable Post Office one morning with an unusual package under his arm. The clerk raised an eyebrow as he approached the counter, but said nothing until the man whispered something strange about ‘special mail’. The clerk leaned closer and asked in a hushed tone, ‘Special mail indeed… care to elaborate?’ The man smiled mysteriously and replied, ‘Just delivering a letter from my grandmother—she says it’s urgent!’ As he turned to leave, he added over his shoulder, ‘PS: don’t open it unless you want to hear about her latest recipe for jam.’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to the Melton Constable Post Office one afternoon, frowning as he inspected his truck’s cargo. The package labeled ‘Top Secret’ seemed heavier than usual, and when he opened it, he found… nothing but a small note reading: ‘Dear Sir, please deliver this package exactly where you are now.’ The delivery driver scratched his head, puzzled. Then he shrugged and walked into the post office, saying aloud, 'Well, might as well!' A minute later, he emerged with a smile on his face, handing the empty box to an astonished aunty behind the counter. She just shook her head and said, 'Next time, bring something more substantial, dear.'

3. A neighbor stopped by the Melton Constable Post Office one rainy day, carrying a mysterious box under his umbrella. The postal worker eyed it suspiciously but took the box inside anyway. Later that evening, while sorting mail, she discovered a note attached: 'Dear Sir/Madam, please deliver this package to Mr. Smith, who is not here.' Curious, she opened it—only to find a soggy umbrella and a handwritten sign reading: "Sorry for the inconvenience." The whole village laughed for days.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to the Melton Constable Post Office one foggy morning, puzzled by something on the parking lot. Curious neighbors gathered around as he discovered a mysterious package wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. The package was heavy, but when they unwrapped it, out popped a dozen freshly baked apple pies! It turned out that a local baker had mistakenly labeled his delivery address. The whole village ended up enjoying those yummy treats that day.