We want to make sure your order reaches you as smoothly as possible. Please read through our shipping information before placing your order.
We print all orders on demand and ship from the UK, which means we don’t carry stock of our products. This helps us reduce waste and ensure every item is made especially for you.
Despatch Times
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All orders are carefully printed, packed, and dispatched by our wonderful drop-shipper here in the UK within 3–5 working days.
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During busy periods (such as sales or Christmas), please allow 5–8 working days for despatch.
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You’ll receive an email notification as soon as your order has been shipped.
Shipping Rates
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United Kingdom: £4.50 (Free shipping on UK orders over £100)
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United States: £25.00 with DHL Express (as of 22/08/25). Please note: due to recent U.S. tariff rules, you may be required to pay import duties or taxes on arrival. These are beyond our control and are the responsibility of the customer.
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European Union: £17.00
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Rest of the World (including Australia): £17.00
Average Shipping Times*
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United Kingdom (Royal Mail 48-hour Tracked): 2-3 working days
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United States (DHL Express): 5–7 working days
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European Union (DHL Globalmail): 5–10 working days
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Australia (DHL Globalmail): 10–15 working days
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Rest of the World (DHL Globalmail): 10–20 working days
*These are average time-frames based on DHL services. Actual delivery times may vary depending on your location and customs clearance.
Customs & Duties
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International orders may be subject to import duties, taxes, or customs fees upon arrival in your country.
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These charges are outside of our control and are the responsibility of the customer.
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Unfortunately, we cannot predict how long customs processing may take and we are not able to make contact with customs to find out how long your order may take.
Missed Deliveries
If your parcel cannot be delivered and is returned to us, we’ll get in touch with you.
You may choose to:
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Receive a refund (excluding original shipping costs), or
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Arrange a re-shipment (additional shipping costs will apply).
Questions?
If you have any questions about shipping or need help with your order, please contact Steph at hello@lionandthepear.com with your order number.
I’m currently running everything myself, so please allow 24–48 hours for a reply — thank you so much for your patience! 💛