Brook Red Lion Hotel, Parliament Suite
43, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ -
Up to
80 guests
About Venue
The Brook Red Lion Hotel is a Grade I listed gem in the centre of Colchester, England’s oldest recorded town. With centuries of history built into its timber beams and characterful rooms, it offers a truly unique backdrop for gatherings of all kinds. Its heritage charm blends beautifully with modern comfort, giving every event a sense of occasion.
This historic hotel is incredibly versatile. It is a popular choice for weddings, anniversaries, and private celebrations, as well as meetings, training days, and workshops. The spaces can be adapted to suit both formal and relaxed gatherings, so whether you are planning a wedding reception, a Christmas party, or a strategy session with your team, it works seamlessly.
What makes the hotel special is the balance between character and convenience. Guests benefit from on-site catering options, overnight accommodation, and flexible hire packages, making it very easy to plan an event without stress. The team are experienced in hosting everything from intimate dinners to larger parties, and can provide the planning support you need to bring your ideas to life.
Located right on Colchester High Street, the hotel is easy to reach by public transport and also offers parking options nearby. With accommodation on site, your guests can relax and enjoy the event without having to travel far. It is a venue that brings together history, atmosphere, and modern comforts in one central setting.
About this space:
The Parliament Suite at Brook Red Lion Hotel is a bright and versatile function room that accommodates up to 80 guests. With its spacious layout and central location in Colchester, it’s a strong choice for both professional gatherings and private celebrations.
The room can be arranged to suit conferences, training sessions, networking, or more social occasions such as parties, receptions, and dinners. Natural light, modern AV facilities, and flexible seating ensure organisers can tailor the setup to match their event needs.
- Capacity: Up to 80 guests
- Adaptable layouts for meetings, dining, or receptions
- Natural light with heating and air conditioning
- AV setup including projector, screen, TV, sound system, and microphones
- Whiteboards, flipchart, and conference phone available
- Disabled access and wedding ceremony licence
- Tables, chairs, and tea service included
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Parliament Suite
60% would book it againCapacity & Layout
Standing
up to 80
Theatre
up to 65
Boardroom
up to 35
Classroom
up to 25
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 06:00
tuesday
00:00 - 06:00
wednesday
00:00 - 06:00
thursday
00:00 - 06:00
friday
00:00 - 06:00
saturday
00:00 - 06:00
sunday
00:00 - 06:00
Price type: Per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
from £250 per day
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Flipchart
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 1 day before the event
Location
Reviews
- Sharon KimberMarch 2026
Had a lovely afternoon tea, at red lion, this week, great sandwiches,scones were excellent . Only complaint was finding somewhere to park, what with one way roads and bus lanes,suppose it's ok if you know Colchester .ten out of ten to red lion though
- Iweta PlucinskaFebruary 2026
The hotel it self is very cozy, very nice place and dog friendly for good price. The receptionists we met were absolutely amazing, explained us everything and let us check in earlier. Defo would recommend this place if ypu dont mind some noise as is on the high street opposite to some nightclubs and get get loud
- Diego Alejandro Salinas CanoJune 2026
I spent 5 nights at this hotel and let me tell you it was cozy as it can be, the room was quite hot but that made sense I arrived at the UK just when a heat wave was going through, the staff was polite and respectful, they were also really helpful and guided me through town, the food was delicious and they're quite fast at bringing it to your table. The room was clean and they made sure I always had clean towels. The building is old, sure, the floors are creaky but that doesn't really ruin the experience. I would definitively book here again!
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