The centre, which is one of 38 in the UK, measures 548,959 sq ft.
Thousands of employees can be seen in festive jumpers and hats in what looks like a real-life Santa’s workshop.
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
This week, 9.4 million parcels went through the centre.
That is three times as many as a typical week.
The parcels travel across seven miles of conveyor belts while being processed.
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
The giant Worldwide Distribution Centre, not far from Heathrow Airport, is facing its busiest week as orders come rolling in for festive goods.
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
The hub acts as Royal Mail’s international sorting office, handling parcels and post coming in and out of the UK.
Royal Mail Worldwide Distribution Centre Slough (Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)