KELSEY Media Reviews 

189
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 101 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had an excellent experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the customer service team for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and efficient in resolving issues. Many people noted the swift response times, with queries often addressed within minutes or hours, ensuring prompt resolution. Reviewers frequently highlight the staff's professionalism, patience, and knowledge, contributing to positive interactions. However, some customers also noted issues with receiving ordered magazines or subscriptions, reporting non-delivery of items. A few people also felt that customer support stopped responding to their inquiries regarding these missing orders, leading to dissatisfaction.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Couple of editions of my regular magazine didn't arrive. (Would've therefore dropped to 3 stars). But very swift response from Charlotte at Kelsey Media today, and a refund for the missing editions, m... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I could not amend address details on line as I was listed as living in Afghanistan when it should have been UK but I've moved from there and now live overseas/ Needed help to make the changes. Poor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with my magazine subscription and emailed them, within 48 hours had a really lovely email explaining what had happened and how it was going to be resolved and offered to send me 2... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I subscribed to Uncut and also ordered back issues. There was a problem with the mailing (UK to US) due to our own postal service (USPS). I wrote to Uncut customer service and Andrea and I exchanged a... See more


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Kelsey Publishing Ltd is a UK based, privately owned publisher of special interest and enthusiasts’ magazines and books. We have around 100 employees with offices in Peterborough and Cudham, Kent.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a lovely experience dealing with…

What a lovely experience dealing with Kelsey media, regarding my subscription. My message was swiftly responded to and the issue sorted within minutes . It is so refreshing to say this about an organisation that truly values its customers and gives first class service.
I only wish this was true when dealing with other organisations and companies.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue when I bought back…

I had an issue when I bought back issues, where some were lost in the mail. I contacted their customer service and they really were great, Georgina and Andrea. They re-sent me another package, and everything went smoothly.
Very friendly and helpful service for sure. You can buy with confidence from them, I know I will again for sure!

6 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really helpful support after a lost in transit magazine

A magazine I ordered with a limited cd got lost in the mail. Katie was incredibly helpful in figuring out a way to find a spare copy of the cd (which turned out to belong to the editor) and posting it to me, even though the magazine had been out of print and the cds were thought to be gone.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to contact

Very easy to contact, you receive immediate confirmation they have received your request and that the appropriate person will be in touch. Each time I've used this method of contact I've had someone come back to me with only a few hours. Always polite, courteous and friendly.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt professional resolution of subscription query

I had a subscription query so emailed the address from my magazine postal envelope.
I received a prompt response from Katie who got to the root of the problem. No fault at Kelsey - I had duplicated my subscription order which is why I was receiving two magazines.
Great customer service - thank you

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ahhhh, Home Again!

The very personal follow-up by every department at Kelsey. Our 98-year old friend's 20+ year lapsed subscription to This England was located, reinstated and he's happily revisiting England once again. This handled all the way long distance from America. Thank you, Kelsey.

24 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Address Change/Billing Address


I could not amend address details on line as I was listed as living in Afghanistan when it should have been UK but I've moved from there and now live overseas/ Needed help to make the changes.
Poor website that doesn't accept changes and save them.

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed help with my subscription

I needed help with my subscription. It wasn’t easy because I didn’t know many of the things I needed. I didn’t have my direct debit details (I couldn’t find it). I didn’t have my subscribers number. (I couldn’t find an email). And for a couple more reasons, it wasn’t easy.
I received great communications, and with help I was able to give just enough info to get the help I needed. The contact was patient, super nice, super helpful and to be honest, a pleasure to deal with. And that makes a change, especially in the post COVID era where service generally seemed to nosedive in general. Not here though. You have my gratitude.

18 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Royal Mail lost my Rail Express magazine in February. I rang the Kelsey Media team, and the advisor was friendly and helpful, and organised a replacement copy, which arrived safely the following week.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review

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