Nice independent book shop on Colchester High St. Worth finding. Good selection. Enthusiastic staff. Go there

One of the friendliest independent book shops I've ever been into. The staff are knowledgeable and are able to answer almost any question that you may have (on books at least, I have never challenged them on orthopedic foot care). Beware though, you'll want to buy loads of books!

Called up about a book to enquire if they had it in stock - wasn’t there at the time but was ordered in and received a few weeks later. I also went in store today to enquire about a book and they intend to get that for me ASAP. Staff both times were very helpful and receptive.

Had been meaning to buy two books online for ages, but thought I'd check with Red Lion on the off chance they may have them as I always try to support my local high street. Was very shocked when they came back to say that they had both, as neither were new/popular books, and one pretty obscure translated fiction! They kindly put them aside and I was incredibly happy to pick them up the next day

Some of the friendliest staff in Colchester, always a pleasant experience when I go in, and their enormous selection of books never fails to make me leave with something I didn't need, but desperately wanted

Went in for the first time and bought a beautiful hardback that I hadn’t seen before. lovely staff & very reasonably priced!