Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The oldest Provincial Grand Lodge in the world, Cheshire administers over 200 Craft Lodges across Chester, Birkenhead, Stockport, Macclesfield, Crewe, Northwich, and Altrincham.
Founded in 1725 under Colonel Francis Columbine, Cheshire celebrated its Tercentenary in 2025 as the pioneer of the Provincial system.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | North West England |
| Provincial Headquarters | 36 Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AB |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Robert A. McMillan |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 0161 980 6090 |
| Year Constituted | 1725 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 205 Lodges (~5,500 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.cheshiremasons.co.uk ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Cheshire
Select a Masonic Hall in Cheshire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Chester (CH3)
Chester Masonic Centre (Cheshire View, Christleton)
Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7PT
Masonic Hall in Nantwich (CW5)
Masonic Hall Wybunbury Road
Masonic Hall Wybunbury Road, Wybunbury Road, Nantwich, CW5 7ER
Masonic Hall in Malpas (SY14)
Jubilee Hall High Street
Jubilee Hall High Street, High Street, Malpas, SY14 8NN
Masonic Hall in Nantwich (Acton Parish Hall Chester Road) (CW5)
Acton Parish Hall Chester Road
Acton Parish Hall Chester Road, Chester Road, Nantwich, CW5 8LD
Masonic Hall in Tarporley (CW6)
Willington Hall Hotel Willington Lane
Willington Hall Hotel Willington Lane, Willington Lane, Tarporley, CW6 0NB
Masonic Hall in Chester (Freemasons' Hall Queen Street) (CH1)
Freemasons' Hall Queen Street
Freemasons' Hall Queen Street, Queen Street, Chester, CH1 3LG
Masonic Hall in Sandbach (CW11)
Masonic Hall The Common
Masonic Hall The Common, The Common, Sandbach, CW11 1FJ
Masonic Hall in Middlewich (CW10)
Masonic Hall Kinderton Street
Masonic Hall Kinderton Street, Kinderton Street, Middlewich, CW10 0JE
Masonic Hall in Northwich (CW8)
The Blue Cap Hotel Chester Road
The Blue Cap Hotel Chester Road, Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 2DN
Masonic Hall in Northwich (Hartford Golf Club Burrows Hill) (CW8)
Hartford Golf Club Burrows Hill
Hartford Golf Club Burrows Hill, Burrows Hill, Northwich, CW8 3AA
Masonic Hall in Ellesmere Port (CH65)
Whitby Sports & Social Club Dunkirk Lane
Whitby Sports & Social Club Dunkirk Lane, Dunkirk Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QF
Masonic Hall in Congleton (CW12)
Masonic Hall Mill Street
Masonic Hall Mill Street, Mill Street, Congleton, CW12 1AG
Masonic Hall in Frodsham (WA6)
Masonic Rooms, Conservative Club 74 Main Street
Masonic Rooms, Conservative Club 74 Main Street, 74 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU
Masonic Hall in Neston (CH64)
The Hall Bushell Road
The Hall Bushell Road, Bushell Road, Neston, CH64 9QB
Masonic Hall in Knutsford (WA16)
Leicester-Warren Hall Bexton Lane
Leicester-Warren Hall Bexton Lane, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9BQ
Masonic Hall in Runcorn (WA7)
Masonic Temple York Street
Masonic Temple York Street, York Street, Runcorn, WA7 5BB
Masonic Hall in Port Sunlight Village (CH62)
Hulme Hall Bolton Road
Hulme Hall Bolton Road, Bolton Road, Port Sunlight Village, CH62 5DH
Masonic Hall in Macclesfield (SK10)
Masonic Hall Riseley Street
Masonic Hall Riseley Street, Riseley Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1BW
Masonic Hall in Lymm (WA13)
Spread Eagle Hotel Eagle Brow
Spread Eagle Hotel Eagle Brow, Eagle Brow, Lymm, WA13 0AG
Masonic Hall in Birkenhead (CH41)
Masonic Temple Clifton Road
Masonic Temple Clifton Road, Clifton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2SF
Masonic Hall in Altrincham (WA15)
Masonic Hall 36 Clay Lane
Masonic Hall 36 Clay Lane, 36 Clay Lane, Altrincham, WA15 7AB
Masonic Hall in Stockport (Masonic Guildhall Wellington Road South) (SK1)
Masonic Guildhall Wellington Road South
Masonic Guildhall Wellington Road South, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA
Masonic Hall in Sale (Masonic Hall Tatton Road) (M33)
Masonic Hall Tatton Road
Masonic Hall Tatton Road, Tatton Road, Sale, M33 1EE
Masonic Hall in Hyde (SK14)
Oaklands Hall Beech View
Oaklands Hall Beech View, Beech View, Hyde, SK14 3DE
Masonic Hall in Dukinfield (SK16)
Masonic Hall 62 Old Road
Masonic Hall 62 Old Road, 62 Old Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4EN
Masonic Hall in Wallasey (CH45)
Masonic Hall Manor Road
Masonic Hall Manor Road, Manor Road, Wallasey, CH45 7LU
Masonic Hall in Hoylake (CH47)
Hoylake Conservative Club The Grange
Hoylake Conservative Club The Grange, The Grange, Hoylake, CH47 4AN
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Cheshire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cestrian Lodge No. 425 | 1834 | Historic Chester Craft | Third Wednesday (Sep-Apr) | CHESTER |
| Omnium Lodge No. 10005 | 2021 | Universities Scheme (The Open University) | First Saturday of April and third Saturday of September | CHESTER |
| St Mary's Chapter No. 8098 | 1985 | Universities Scheme (University of Chester) | Second Friday of February, April and October | CHESTER |
Cheshire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire wear the official Cheshire 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 Cheshire.