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.
125 High St, Colchester CO1 1SZ
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 & STAFF PICKS
Pre-orders, Signed, Vouchers
Subscriptions, Local authors
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Author Events, Workshops
Regular events, Soirees
BOOK CLUBS All Ages
Various Book Clubs
Silent Book Club & Death Club
Gifts
For you and your bookish friends
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Read More…: TWENTY-FOUR BOOKS FOR ADVENT: A BOOK LOVER’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS | PRE-ORDER | LIMITED AVAILABILITYOriginal price was: £100.00.£90.00Current price is: £90.00.
Pre-Orders
2026: Signed, exclusive or sprayed editions
Current Signed
2026: Signed stock currently in stock
What’s Coming Up….
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Cosy Crochet Club
Last Friday of the month, 10am
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Saturday Morning Surgery | Weekly drop-in | Free to attend
Monthly on a Saturday morning
Bring your own mug for a free cuppa
Featured..
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Tuesday afternoons during the School Holidays
From 28th July we invite children, with parent / carers to pop in for Tuesday afternoon activities. Writing club at 2pm followed by 2.30pm story time with Anna
MORE INFORMATION HERE
Click the red button if you need any help!
Accreditation & memberships
Experienced & Certified
