What is St Winnold Lodge?

St Winnold Lodge is a Masonic lodge, a local Masonic group under the United Grand Lodge of England. We meet regularly for fellowship, self-improvement, and charitable work.

Do I need to be invited?

No. Anyone can express interest. You need to be proposed and seconded by existing members, but many of our members joined without knowing anyone.

What happens at meetings?

A mix of ceremony, business, and dining. The ceremony follows a traditional format. The dining is relaxed and social.

Is there a religious requirement?

You must believe in a Supreme Being, but Freemasonry is not a religion and is open to men of all faiths.

About Us

St Winnold Lodge

No. 3955 · Masonic Hall, Ryston End, Downham Market, PE38 9AX

St Winnold Lodge has been meeting in Downham Market, for 107 years. Not much has changed.

Men from all walks of life, different jobs, backgrounds, and beliefs, sharing a formal dinner and making commitments to each other about how they want to live.

Oil painting of the original Baptist chapel, now the Masonic Hall

“I was looking for a local social group”
Member, St Winnold Lodge

A brief history

The lodge was founded in 1919 and meets at The Masonic Hall, Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9NL. Since then St Winnold Lodge has been part of life in Downham Market, drawing members from across Norfolk.

We are part of the Grand Province of Norfolk under the United Grand Lodge of England, and work Emulation ritual.