Sussex Freemasons · Lewes
Freemasons have met in Lewes since the 1790s. Here is who we are, where we meet and how to join.
Masonry in Lewes has been active since the late 1700s. Our main aim is to have fun, while trying to better ourselves and the community in which we live.
Today five Craft lodges meet at the Lewes Temple, together with a ladies' lodge (Sussex Lodge No. 17) and several other Masonic orders, including the Mark Masons, the Royal Ark Mariners, the Royal Arch and the Royal and Select Masters.
Freemasons Hall, 148 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XT.
Each year Lewes holds a Heritage Day, and on that day Lewes Masons open the Temple to the public. Visitors can look around and ask us anything they like. We are always glad to explain what we do and to put right any misconceptions.
Craft lodge
Last Friday of the month, September to May
Fun, charity and ritual since 1870. Consecrated on 22 April 1870 and named after Lord Pelham of Stanmer. Dines at local pubs, restaurants and hotels after each meeting.
About the lodgeCraft lodge
Third Tuesday of February, March, April, September, October and December
Friendship, Fraternity, Fun. Named after the victor of the Battle of Lewes, and open to men aged eighteen and older.
About the lodgeCraft lodge
Five times a year: third Thursday of March, April, June and September, and second Thursday of December, usually 17.30
Established in 1984 and meeting in Lewes since 2023. Sussex Ritual, dinner afterwards, and a voluntary class of instruction. Membership £160.00 a year, dining usually about £25.00.
About the lodgeCraft lodge
Meeting dates on request
The Bonfire Lodge, consecrated on 31 October 2015 and sponsored by South Saxon Lodge.
About the lodgeCraft lodge
Meeting dates on request
The oldest lodge in Lewes, formed in 1796. It built the first Masonic Hall on the site in 1797 and sponsored Bundle of Sticks Lodge.
Craft lodge
Meeting dates on request
A ladies' lodge that meets at the Lewes Temple.
