Shipping Forecast Areas Tea Towel

£10.00

Free UK delivery on orders over £60.00
Standard UK delivery from £5.95

International delivery cost can be calculated here and at checkout

£10.00

Celebrate 100 years since the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast in 1924. This tea towel features a map of the waters around the British Isles, divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map.

Discover the iconic Shipping Forecast Areas Tea Towel, a must-have for maritime enthusiasts. This beautifully designed kitchen essential features a detailed map of the British Isles and surrounding waters, with all 31 official sea areas clearly labelled. Perfect for nautical home décor or as a gift for weather forecasting devotees, this tea towel brings a touch of British maritime heritage to your kitchen.

The classic Shipping Forecast map, from Dogger and Fisher to Southeast Iceland, is printed in crisp detail, making it both functional and collectible. Ideal for drying dishes or displaying as a conversation piece, this commemorative tea towel celebrates one of Britain's most beloved radio traditions. A timeless addition to any home with a love of the sea, British culture, or classic BBC broadcasting.

The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, and 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively.

The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis, and sea-area forecasts containing forecast wind direction and force, weather, and visibility.

100% cotton

Measures 75x50cm

Machine washable

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Our standard processing and fulfillment time is 1-3 working days. Excludes Custom Prints and customised clothing.

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Shipping Forecast Areas Tea Towel
£10.00

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Our standard processing and fulfillment time is 1-2 working days from the time you placed your order, excluding Custom Prints, online-only telescopes and personalised clothing.

All UK orders (excluding personalised clothing) are sent using a tracked service.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for more information and last order dates.

Online-only telescopes are shipped directly from Celestron.

FREE Standard UK delivery for all orders over £50 (Royal Mail)

For all other orders, we offer Standard UK delivery for £4.95 per order (Royal Mail).

Delivery rate varies by country and value of order, and starts from as little as £6.95. 

Please allow 5-7 working days for standard orders to be dispatched.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order. Please see our recommended last order dates for these items on our  Delivery and returns page.

We send using a Royal Mail/FedEx tracked delivery service (excluding personalised products). Please allow 7-10 working days to receive after we have dispatched.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for all information.

For all returns, please contact us as soon as possible using the contact form, expressing your wish to return. Please wait for confirmation from one of our team before returning.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing are made to order and therefore we are unable to offer a refund or exchange, unless they are faulty.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for full information.