Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset covers 49 Craft Lodges in Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Sherborne, Wimborne, Bridport, and parts of Bournemouth.
Constituted in 1777, Dorset Freemasonry includes historic coastal temples in Weymouth and Poole.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | South West England |
| Provincial Headquarters | Freemasons' Hall, 4 Market Close, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NQ |
| Provincial Grand Master | Stephen A. James |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Terry Green |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 07826 444571 |
| Year Constituted | 1777 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 49 Lodges (~2,100 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://dorset-freemasonry.org ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Dorset
Select a Masonic Hall in Dorset below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Dorchester (DT1)
Dorchester Masonic Hall (Colliton Street)
30A Colliton Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XH
Masonic Hall in Bournemouth (Kinson Masonic Hall Ferncroft Road) (BH10)
Kinson Masonic Hall Ferncroft Road
Kinson Masonic Hall Ferncroft Road, Ferncroft Road, Bournemouth, BH10 6BY
Masonic Hall in Poole (BH14)
Branksome Masonic Hall 57 Ashley Road
Branksome Masonic Hall 57 Ashley Road, 57 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BT
Masonic Hall in Wimborne (BH21)
Wimborne Masonic Hall 7a Corn Market
Wimborne Masonic Hall 7a Corn Market, 7a Corn Market, Wimborne, BH21 1JL
Masonic Hall in Poole (Poole Masonic Hall 4 Market Close) (BH15)
Poole Masonic Hall 4 Market Close
Poole Masonic Hall 4 Market Close, 4 Market Close, Poole, BH15 1NQ
Masonic Hall in Swanage (BH19)
Swanage Masonic Hall Marshall Row
Swanage Masonic Hall Marshall Row, Marshall Row, Swanage, BH19 2AF
Masonic Hall in Blandford Forum (DT11)
Blandford Masonic Hall 27 West Street
Blandford Masonic Hall 27 West Street, 27 West Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW
Masonic Hall in Wareham (BH20)
Wareham Masonic Hall Howards Lane
Wareham Masonic Hall Howards Lane, Howards Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HU
Masonic Hall in Shaftesbury (SP7)
Shaftesbury Masonic Hall 43 Bell Street
Shaftesbury Masonic Hall 43 Bell Street, 43 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE
Masonic Hall in Gillingham (Gillingham Masonic Hall Station Road) (SP8)
Gillingham Masonic Hall Station Road
Gillingham Masonic Hall Station Road, Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4PY
Masonic Hall in Sturminster Newton (DT10)
Sturminster Newton Masonic Hall Church Street
Sturminster Newton Masonic Hall Church Street, Church Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DB
Masonic Hall in Dorchester (Dorchester Masonic Hall Alington Street) (DT1)
Dorchester Masonic Hall Alington Street
Dorchester Masonic Hall Alington Street, Alington Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TR
Masonic Hall in Sherborne (DT9)
Sherborne Masonic Hall Digby Road
Sherborne Masonic Hall Digby Road, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL
Masonic Hall in Weymouth (DT4)
Weymouth Masonic Hall School Street
Weymouth Masonic Hall School Street, School Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NH
Masonic Hall in Portland (DT5)
Masonic Hall 1 Victoria Square
Masonic Hall 1 Victoria Square, 1 Victoria Square, Portland, DT5 1AL
Masonic Hall in Beaminster (DT8)
Beaminster Masonic Hall Bridport Road
Beaminster Masonic Hall Bridport Road, Bridport Road, Beaminster, DT8 3LU
Masonic Hall in Bridport (DT6)
Bridport Masonic Hall 124 East Street
Bridport Masonic Hall 124 East Street, 124 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LW
Masonic Hall in Lyme Regis (DT7)
Lyme Regis Masonic Hall Broad Street
Lyme Regis Masonic Hall Broad Street, Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QE
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Dorset
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Faith and Unanimity No. 417 | 1834 | County Town Dorset Craft | First Monday (Oct-May) | DORCHESTER |
| London Haven Lodge No. 7300 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (Bournemouth University Arts University Bou) | Third Saturday from September and May inclusive | BOURNEMOUTH KINSON MASONIC HALL FERNCROFT ROAD |
| Brownsea Island Lodge No. 9689 | 2012 | Special Interest (Scouting Heritage) | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | POOLE |
Dorset Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset wear the official Dorset 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 Dorset.