Quick answer: You can buy hand-drawn colouring books of individual UK towns and cities from Britain in Lines. Each book contains 20 illustrations of a single place's real landmarks and streets, printed on 160gsm paper and wire-bound, for £16.99. If your town isn't available yet, you can sponsor a new book to be created.
Which UK towns have their own colouring book?
Britain in Lines currently has colouring books for these towns and cities:
- Yorkshire: Harrogate, Scarborough, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield
- North East and Cumbria: Durham, Bishop Auckland, Kendal
- North West: Liverpool
- Midlands: Buxton, Belper, Newark-on-Trent, Stamford
- East of England: Fenland (Wisbech, March, Whittlesey, Chatteris, Ramsey), Sudbury and the Stour Valley
- South East: Reading, Godalming and Farncombe
- South West: Cirencester, Exmouth, Torquay and Paignton, Falmouth, Penzance, Newquay
- Scotland: Elgin
New towns are added regularly, so it's worth checking the full collection.
What if my town isn't listed?
There are three good options:
- Choose a themed book that includes it. Our themed books feature famous places across Britain, such as English Cathedral Towns (York, Durham, Canterbury, Wells, Salisbury and more), Picturesque River Towns (including York, Knaresborough, Stratford-upon-Avon and Henley-on-Thames) and Classic British Seaside (including Brighton, Blackpool and Cromer).
- Sponsor a book of your town. Through Sponsor a Town Book, you can fund a brand new book of your town, help choose the places in it and be credited inside as the founding sponsor.
- Get in touch. Email shop@britaininlines.co.uk to ask whether your town is already planned.
What makes a good hometown colouring book?
- Real places, not generic patterns. The pages should show recognisable buildings and streets.
- Hand-drawn artwork. Hand-drawn line work has character and accuracy that AI-generated books often lack. See how to tell if a colouring book is AI or hand-drawn.
- Thick paper. 160gsm or heavier stops pens bleeding through.
- A binding that lies flat. Wire-bound books are much easier to colour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a town colouring book cost?
Britain in Lines town colouring books are £16.99 each. Regional bundles of two or three towns start at £24.99.
How many pages are in each town colouring book?
Each book has 20 hand-drawn illustrations of the town's landmarks, streets and local details.
Are hometown colouring books a good gift?
Yes. They're especially popular with grandparents, people who have moved away, and anyone proud of where they're from. 10% of every sale goes to Martin House Children's Hospice.
Can I get a colouring book made of my town?
Yes. Through Sponsor a Town Book, individuals, businesses and community groups can fund a new book of their town, from £299.
