Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire governs 84 Craft Lodges across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Wotton-under-Edge, and the Forest of Dean.
Cheltenham Masonic Hall on Portland Street (built 1818-1823) is one of the finest purpose-built Regency Masonic temples in Britain.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | South West England |
| Provincial Headquarters | Masonic Hall, Venn's Acre, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BE |
| Provincial Grand Master | Ian M. Davies |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Leslie C. Dance |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01453 844388 |
| Year Constituted | 1753 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 84 Lodges (~2,700 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.glosmasons.org.uk ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Gloucestershire
Select a Masonic Hall in Gloucestershire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Cheltenham (GL52)
Cheltenham Masonic Hall (Portland Street)
Portland Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2PB
Masonic Hall in Stow-on-the-Wold (GL54)
Masonic Hall Church Street
Masonic Hall Church Street, Church Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1BB
Masonic Hall in Cirencester (GL7)
Masonic Hall The Avenue
Masonic Hall The Avenue, The Avenue, Cirencester, GL7 1EH
Masonic Hall in Chipping Campden (GL55)
The Masonic Hall High Street
The Masonic Hall High Street, High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6HB
Masonic Hall in Cheltenham (Masonic Hall 2 Portland Street) (GL52)
Masonic Hall 2 Portland Street
Masonic Hall 2 Portland Street, 2 Portland Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2PB
Masonic Hall in Stroud (GL5)
Masonic Hall The Hill
Masonic Hall The Hill, The Hill, Stroud, GL5 4EP
Masonic Hall in Tewkesbury (GL20)
Masonic Hall Trinity Walk
Masonic Hall Trinity Walk, Trinity Walk, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NP
Masonic Hall in Gloucester (GL1)
Masonic Hall Cross Keys Lane
Masonic Hall Cross Keys Lane, Cross Keys Lane, Gloucester, GL1 2HQ
Masonic Hall in Downend (BS16)
Downend Masonic Hall Shrubbery Road
Downend Masonic Hall Shrubbery Road, Shrubbery Road, Downend, BS16 5TB
Masonic Hall in Stapleton (BS16)
Masonic Hall Park Road
Masonic Hall Park Road, Park Road, Stapleton, BS16 1DT
Masonic Hall in Avonmouth (BS11)
Masonic Hall Portview Road
Masonic Hall Portview Road, Portview Road, Avonmouth, BS11 9JE
Masonic Hall in Bristol (Ship Inn Thornbury Road) (BS35)
Ship Inn Thornbury Road
Ship Inn Thornbury Road, Thornbury Road, Bristol, BS35 3LL
Masonic Hall in Chipping Sodbury (BS37)
Masonic Hall Hatters Lane
Masonic Hall Hatters Lane, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AA
Masonic Hall in Wotton-under-Edge (GL12)
Masonic Hall Venn's Acre
Masonic Hall Venn's Acre, Venn's Acre, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7BE
Masonic Hall in Berkeley (GL13)
Berkeley Arms Hotel Canonbury Street
Berkeley Arms Hotel Canonbury Street, Canonbury Street, Berkeley, GL13 9BG
Masonic Hall in Dursley (GL11)
Kingshill House Kingshill Lane
Kingshill House Kingshill Lane, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, GL11 4BZ
Masonic Hall in Lydney (GL15)
Lydney Masonic Centre Cross Hands
Lydney Masonic Centre Cross Hands, Cross Hands, Lydney, GL15 4LH
Masonic Hall in Coleford (GL16)
Bells Hotel Lords Hill
Bells Hotel Lords Hill, Lords Hill, Coleford, GL16 8BE
Masonic Hall in Newnham-on-Severn (GL14)
Masonic Hall Station Road
Masonic Hall Station Road, Station Road, Newnham-on-Severn, GL14 1DA
Masonic Hall in Newent (GL18)
Sheppard House Day Centre Sheppard Way
Sheppard House Day Centre Sheppard Way, Sheppard Way, Newent, GL18 1TL
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Gloucestershire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Lodge No. 82 | 1753 | Regency Temple (1823) | Fourth Wednesday (Sep-Apr) | CHELTENHAM |
Gloucestershire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire wear the official Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire.