A brand new, innovative parcel collection service will be opening in the new Epsom station development on Monday.

Doddle is an online shopping collection and returns service located at railway stations and major commuter hubs which launched earlier this year in partnership with Network Rail.

Open seven days a week, it will enable people to have items they order online to be delivered to Epsom station which they can then pick up on a convenient day and time.

In the run-up to Christmas, customers will be able to get unlimited free collections until December 24, but after that it will cost £2.99 to send a parcel and £1.95 to collect an item, although returns will be free.

The Epsom Doddle will also have a changing room so people can try on their purchases before deciding on whether to keep them or not.

Its flagship store in London Waterloo opened in September and Asos, New Look and T.M. Lewin are among the retailers using the service.

Steve Pethig, area manager for Doddle Epsom, said: "Opening Doddle in a vibrant part of the county like Epsom is a really exciting moment for us.

"Missing a delivery is a real pain.

"We’re looking forward to doing our bit to help make online shopping a doddle by providing a convenient place for commuters, local residents and people working nearby to receive their deliveries and return any unwanted items."

Doddle Epsom will be open from 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays.

To make use of the new Doddle service, shoppers can sign up for free at www.doddle.it.