Brook Red Lion Hotel, Tudor
43, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ -
Up to
40 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 Tudor Room at Brook Red Lion Hotel is an intimate function space ideal for smaller gatherings of up to 25 guests. With its warm character and historic charm, it’s a fitting setting for private dining, board meetings, training sessions, or small celebrations.
The room offers natural light, traditional features, and all the essentials for both business and social occasions. Whether you’re hosting a client dinner, a workshop, or marking a special milestone, this space provides a private and versatile option in the heart of Colchester.
- Capacity: Up to 25 guests
- Flexible layouts for meetings, dining, or workshops
- Natural light and heating included
- Projector, screen, TV, sound system, and microphones available
- Whiteboards, flipchart, and conference phone provided
- Disabled access and wedding ceremony licence
- Tables, chairs, and tea service included
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Tudor
60% would book it againCapacity & Layout
Standing
up to 25
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 25
Classroom
up to 10
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 £200 per day
from £200 per day
from £200 per day
from £200 per day
from £200 per day
from £200 per day
from £200 per day
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Flipchart
Audio & Visual
Other
LCD projector and screen
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 1 day before the event
Location
Reviews
- Rachana GowdaMay 2026
I’ve stayed in Red Lion Hotel multiple times while travelling from London to Colchester for work twice a week, and after trying almost every hotel in the city, this is always the one I come back to. One of the oldest hotels in Colchester, the Red Lion has such a unique charm, it genuinely feels like stepping into a royal place from the 90s, but with the warmth and comfort of home. The atmosphere is historic, cosy, and welcoming all at once. The staff here are absolutely amazing and incredibly friendly, especially Peter, who always goes above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable. Their attention to detail is unmatched and they even left me a thoughtful handwritten welcome note in my room, which made my stay feel extra special. If you’re looking for a hotel with character, history, homely vibes, great service, and excellent value for money, I highly recommend the Red Lion Hotel. Every stay here feels personal, comfortable, and memorable. - Rachana Ramesh
- Susan SMJuly 2026
The hotel is very old and very beautiful. It is not a luxury hotel and we think we got value for our money. We dropped off our bags at 2 pm and when we arrived at 3 pm our bags had been taken to our room. There is a residents only bar and there was a huge TV and a great set up to watch the football game.
- Pilar LApril 2026
To everyone leaving complaints in their reviews, I'd like to remind you that the building is old, located on a main street, and the prices are affordable. With this in mind, it would be helpful to focus on the service and cleanliness aspects. In my experience, the service was very good, and the breakfast was fantastic. While the cleanliness could be improved, the only thing I would change is the mattress. Overall, everything else was quite good. It's a great place to spend the night, full of history and charm.
- Brett ConstantineJune 2026
Great location for a quick pit stop or a seance evening 👻. Definitely some beautifully eerie vibes here and the manager/s have photos to show and share. Main street and original windows and architecture means there can be some noise from the street but generally not too concerning. Footsteps and noise from the inside in the night might be though 👻. It's has a lot of history and character and is not a Premier Inn. A different league here, so if you want more comfort and relaxing vibes, it is probably not for you. Hosts were amazing, welcoming and did everything requested.
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