Welcome to
Red Lion Books
Proudly independent since 1978
More than just a bookshop, we bring the best of the book world to you. From the bustling shelves of our Colchester shop to the vast collection of our online affiliated bookshop, we offer new titles, signed editions, book clubs, events, subscriptions and vouchers. Using links below you can access the UK’s most extensive online catalogue.
Use the red button at the bottom right of any page to chat with one of our passionate booksellers for a personalised recommendation.
125 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SZ Tel: 01206 578584 us@redlionbooks.co.uk
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
CONNECT WITH ONE OF OUR BOOKSELLERS
Click the little red button in the corner for book advice and collection in store
BROWSE & BUY BOOKS
A wide selection of books
to browse or have posted
GIFTS & SIGNED
Pre-orders, Signed, Vouchers
Subscriptions, Local authors
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Author Events, Workshops
Regular events, Soirees
BOOK CLUBS All Ages
Various clubs
Silent Book Club
What’s Coming Up….
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Cosy Crochet Club
Last Friday of the month, 10am
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Crochet Workshop
2nd Friday of the month
Featured..
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Love letter to a book
You have until February 14th to write a love letter to your favourite book. Once we receive it you have two options.
- To receive a copy of somebody else’s letter (for free), OR
- To receive a copy of somebody’s letter with the accompanying book (charges apply!)
Which book will you choose?
Anyone submitting a letter will be entered into a prize draw for a FABER 2026 Diary (winner announced on 20th Feb)
Handwritten letters are the best sent and the best received.
Click the red button if you need any help!
Accreditation & memberships
Experienced & Certified
