Street Address, Transport & Visiting Directions for Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street
Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street is located at 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AZ (Postcode: WC2B 5AZ, Postcode District: WC2B). The centre serves approximately 1250 warranted Craft Lodges and 260 Royal Arch Chapters alongside progressive Masonic Orders in London (Great Queen Street).
| Building Name | Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street |
|---|---|
| Exact Street Address | 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AZ |
| UK Postcode | WC2B 5AZ (Prefix: WC2B) |
| Provincial Jurisdiction | Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London (UGLE) |
| Coordinates (Lat / Lng) | 51.5152° N, -0.1211° E – View Interactive Street Map (OpenStreetMap) ↗ |
| Nearest Rail / Underground Station | Holborn (Central & Piccadilly lines, 4 mins walk) or Covent Garden (5 mins walk) |
| Car Parking Information | Commercial NCP car park at Drury Lane (Parker Street, WC2B 5NT) 2 minutes walk away; cycle racks on Great Queen Street. |
Architectural & Historical Overview of London (Great Queen Street) Masonic Hall
Grade II* listed Art Deco masterpiece built between 1927 and 1933 as the Masonic Peace Memorial to honour over 3,000 Freemasons who fell in the First World War. Designed by architects Henry Victor Ashley and Finton Newman, the building contains the magnificent Grand Temple with its 1.25-tonne bronze doors, mosaic ceiling by Georgeagis, and 26 additional Lodge rooms.
Within the wider Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London (founded in 2003), Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street plays a central role in preserving local ceremonial traditions, supporting community charities, and hosting both regular Craft meetings and Provincial investitures.
Craft Lodges & Royal Arch Chapters Meeting at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street
Approximately 1250 Craft Lodges and 260 Royal Arch Chapters meet at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street across the Masonic season (typically September to May/June). Below are the premier and historic warranted Lodges profiled in our directory for London (Great Queen Street):
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Days | Installation Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Antiquity No. 2 | 1717 | Time Immemorial / Historic Red Apron | Wednesday (Jan, Mar, May, Oct) | January |
| Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge No. 4 | 1717 | Time Immemorial / Historic | Monday (Feb, Apr, Oct, Nov) | October |
| Grand Stewards' Lodge | 1735 | Red Apron / Grand Stewards | Wednesday (Feb, Jun, Oct, Nov) | October |
| Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076 | 1884 | Premier Lodge of Masonic Research | Thursday (Feb, May, Jun, Sep, Nov) | November |
| United Mariners' Lodge No. 30 | 1722 | Maritime & Naval Heritage | Tuesday (Feb, Apr, Oct, Dec) | December |
| David Kenneth Williamson Lodge No. 9938 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (Past Masters Lodge for the Universities Sc) | First Friday in May and third Friday in September. | September |
| Gray's Inn Lodge No. L4938 | 1927 | Universities Scheme Lodge | The second Monday of May; the third Monday of January, March and October (Installation). | October |
| Lothbury Lodge No. L3612 | 1912 | Universities Scheme Lodge | Third Tuesday in January, March and April; fourth Tuesday in October (Installation). | October |
| The Lodge of Honor & Generosity No. L165 | 1767 | Universities Scheme Lodge | Fourth Tuesdays in January, March and October and third Tuesday in May. | May |
| The Northern Polytechnic Lodge No. L6039 | 1945 | Universities Scheme Lodge | Fourth Saturday in October (Installation, 4pm); first Saturday in December (11am); first S | October |
| The Rahere Lodge No. 2546 | 1895 | Universities Scheme (Queen Mary University of London; Barts Med) | 4th Tuesday of January, April, June, October | June |
| Æsculapius Lodge No. L2410 | 1925 | Universities Scheme Lodge | Meetings are held on the first Wednesday in October (Installation), December, February, an | First Wednesday in October |
| Lux in Tenebris Lodge No. 3856 | 1922 | Special Interest (Visually Impaired Brethren) | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Navy Lodge No. 2612 | 1896 | Royal Navy & Maritime Premier Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Household Brigade Lodge No. 2614 | 1896 | Household Division Military Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Guildhall Lodge No. 3116 | 1905 | City of London Civic & Lord Mayors | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
Visiting Brethren & Prospective Candidates in London (Great Queen Street)
For Visiting Brethren: Please verify exact tyling times with the Lodge Secretary or via the Metropolitan London Office prior to travelling, and bring your Grand Lodge Certificate and white gloves. Need replacement Provincial regalia or white gloves before dining? View our UK Masonic Regalia & Dress Regulation Guide.
Interested in Joining a Lodge in London (Great Queen Street)? Read our Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Freemason in the UK covering annual subscriptions, dining fees, and committee interview questions.
Function Room, Dining & Wedding Venue Hire at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street
Venue Hire Status: Available for Weddings, Banquets & Private Functions
Available for major film productions, corporate receptions, fashion shows, and organ recitals via Freemasons' Hall Events; Brethren dine at adjacent Covent Garden Connaught Rooms and local taverns.
Looking to compare banqueting suite capacities across multiple Masonic Centres for a Wedding Reception, Masonic Ladies' Festival, funeral wake, or corporate dinner? Visit our dedicated UK Masonic Hall Wedding & Function Room Hire Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions About Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street (WC2B 5AZ)
Where is the Masonic Hall in London (Great Queen Street) located and what is the postcode?
The principal Masonic Hall in London (Great Queen Street) is Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, situated at 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AZ (postcode WC2B 5AZ). The nearest rail or underground station is Holborn (Central & Piccadilly lines, 4 mins walk) or Covent Garden (5 mins walk).
Can non-masons hire Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street for weddings or private functions?
Yes. Available for major film productions, corporate receptions, fashion shows, and organ recitals via Freemasons' Hall Events; Brethren dine at adjacent Covent Garden Connaught Rooms and local taverns.
How do I visit or join a Masonic Lodge in London (Great Queen Street)?
There are approximately 1250 warranted Lodges associated with London (Great Queen Street) under the Provincial jurisdiction (Metropolitan London). Existing Brethren wishing to attend as a visitor should contact the relevant Lodge Secretary via the Provincial Office in advance with their Grand Lodge certificate details. Prospective candidates aged 18 or over of good character can apply through our UK Joining Guide or request an informal introductory meeting at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street.
What is the dress code for attending a Lodge meeting in London (Great Queen Street)?
For regular Craft Lodge meetings, standard dress is a dark lounge suit or morning dress (or black dinner jacket for evening dining Lodges where specified on the summons), white collared shirt, black or Craft/Provincial tie, black shoes, white gloves, and the appropriate Degree or Provincial regalia.