Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire oversees 54 Craft Lodges across Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Dunstable, and Ampthill.
Constituted in 1799 when William, Duke of Manchester, appointed the first Provincial leadership, Bedfordshire boasts a strong tradition of community charity and thriving Masonic Centres.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | East of England |
| Provincial Headquarters | Masonic Centre, The Keep, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AH |
| Provincial Grand Master | Nicholas K. Edwards |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Anthony J. Green |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01234 214292 |
| Year Constituted | 1799 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 54 Lodges (~1,800 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.bedfordshirefreemasons.org ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Bedfordshire
Select a Masonic Hall in Bedfordshire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Bedford (MK42)
Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams)
kp Centre, Keepers Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA
Masonic Hall in Luton (LU2)
The Pavilion Bowling Green Lane
The Pavilion Bowling Green Lane, Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR
Masonic Hall in Dunstable (LU6)
Masonic Centre Cemetery Lane
Masonic Centre Cemetery Lane, Cemetery Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Masonic Hall in Leighton Buzzard (LU7)
Gables Hall 132 Wing Road
Gables Hall 132 Wing Road, 132 Wing Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NN
Masonic Hall in Biggleswade (SG18)
St Andrew's Rooms St Andrew's Street
St Andrew's Rooms St Andrew's Street, St Andrew's Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BA
Masonic Hall in Bedford (Bedford Modern School Manton Lane) (MK41)
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane, Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
Masonic Hall in Kempston (MK42)
Bedfordshire Masonic Centre The Keep
Bedfordshire Masonic Centre The Keep, The Keep, Kempston, MK42 8AH
Masonic Hall in Ampthill (MK45)
Ampthill Masonic Centre The Old Court House
Ampthill Masonic Centre The Old Court House, The Old Court House, Ampthill, MK45 2PL
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Bedfordshire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Lodge No. 540 | 1847 | Senior Bedford Lodge | Third Wednesday (Sep-Apr) | BEDFORD |
| John Bunyan Lodge No. 5973 | 1944 | Universities Scheme (University of Bedfordshire) | Third Saturday of January, February, March, October, November and December | BEDFORD |
| The Cumberland Lodge No. 3858 | 1918 | Universities Scheme (University of Bedfordshire (Luton and Bedf) | Second Thursday of February, March and April, October, November and December | LUTON |
Bedfordshire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire wear the official Bedfordshire Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Bedfordshire.