West Tanfield Post Office

To deposit a cheque, you’ll need to bring the following to your nearest branch: *The cheque *A completed deposit slip from your bank, if applicable. Please contact your bank to request paying-in slips as these are not held in Post Office branches *A cheque deposit envelope for your bank (these are available from your own bank or the majority are stocked in Post Office branches) Please do not enclose cash. Full instructions can be found on the cheque deposit envelope. Simply hand over your sealed cheque deposit envelope to the Post Office who will provide you with a receipt for your cheque deposit envelope.

If you’ve registered for the Change Giving service, you shouldn’t be refused change at your nominated Post Office branch. You may have been refused if you’re not signed up to this service. If you’d like to do so, contact your bank directly to find out whether they offer the service and how to sign up. If you’ve signed up but aren’t using your nominated branch, it’s at that branch’s discretion whether they have enough change available to fulfil your request. To get more information about your bank’s services and Change Giving, contact them directly.

If you’re a business banking customer and you regularly need to exchange cash for coins, you can do this at the Post Office with selected banks using our Change Giving and Change Giving “Lite” services.

West Tanfield Post Office is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00, and on Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00. It is closed on Sundays.

The branch accepts American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, cash, Maestro, MasterCard, and Visa.

You can withdraw cash depending on your bank's withdrawal limits. No charges are taken at the counter, but some banks may charge fees, so please check with your bank directly.

Bring your cheque, a completed deposit slip from your bank if applicable, and a cheque deposit envelope (available from your bank or some Post Office branches). Hand over the sealed cheque deposit envelope at the Post Office, which will provide a receipt.

The Change Giving service allows business banking customers to exchange cash for coins at the Post Office with selected banks. If you are registered, you also have the option to use Change Giving "Lite" service.

If you are not signed up for the Change Giving service or not using your nominated branch, the Post Office may refuse change based on availability. To use this service, register through your bank and choose a nominated branch.

Yes, Castleton Moor railway station is nearby, providing convenient public transport access to the West Tanfield area where the Post Office is located.

You can visit local spots such as The Eskdale Inn restaurant and motel, or The Downe Arms pub for meals and refreshments. Co-op Food supermarket is also close by for shopping needs.

NatWest bank is located nearby, offering additional banking services should you need alternatives or extended options beyond the Post Office.

Yes, nearby attractions include the Castleton Cold War Bunker museum and the historical landmark of Castleton village, great for visitors interested in history and local heritage.