Friendship
Meet people you might never encounter through work or everyday life. Enjoy the company of fellow members and welcome visitors from other lodges.
FREEMASONRY IN SOUTHAMPTON · EST. 1903
A lasting tradition.
A fresh connection.
Good company. A shared purpose. A place to belong.
Discover Beach Lodge and take your first step into Freemasonry.
Friendship, integrity, respect and service.
WELCOME TO BEACH LODGE
Tradition brings us together.
Friendship keeps us coming back.
Beach Lodge is a friendly Masonic lodge in the heart of Southampton. Our members come from a variety of trades, professions and backgrounds, bringing different experiences to a shared interest in Freemasonry.
We value the time we spend together, the opportunity to learn, and the chance to support good causes. Alongside lodge meetings, our social life brings family, friends and guests into the picture too.
Curious about joining? Let’s talk ↗MORE THAN A MEETING
Life at Beach Lodge
A little tradition, plenty of conversation, and something to contribute.
Community
Our lodge supports local and national charities. Members raised £7,900 in 2023, as recorded in our May 2024 lodge profile.
Social life
Our past events have included a Ladies Night, summer barbecue, quiz evening and drinks tastings, with family, friends and guests joining us.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
What is
Freemasonry?
For many, it starts with curiosity.
For others, a wish to give something back.
Freemasonry brings people together through friendship, shared values and charitable service.
Lodge meetings combine longstanding traditions with opportunities for personal development. Members learn through ceremonies and symbolism, support one another, and contribute to the wider community.
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Do I need to know a Freemason to enquire?
You can contact us directly. Tell us a little about yourself and what interests you, and we can discuss the next steps together.
Who can join?
Beach Lodge is a men’s lodge. Freemasonry under the United Grand Lodge of England welcomes men aged 18 and over from different backgrounds and faiths, with a belief in a Supreme Being. Contact us to discuss membership. UGLE explains how to join, including links to Freemasonry for women.
What about time and costs?
Our regular meeting pattern is below. The Secretary can explain current subscriptions, dining charges and any other costs, so you can consider them alongside your family and work commitments.
What happens after I get in touch?
We can arrange an initial conversation, answer your questions and explain the membership process. An enquiry is simply a chance to find out more.
VALUES TO LIVE BY
Shared values. Everyday actions.
UGLE identifies four values at the heart of Freemasonry.
Integrity
Be honest, keep your word and take responsibility for your actions.
Friendship
Build lasting connections with people who share your values.
Respect
Make room for different beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives.
Service
Offer your time, skills and support to help others.
Learn more about UGLE’s values and aims ↗
THE WIDER PICTURE
An old tradition.
A purpose for today.
Freemasonry draws on the traditions of medieval stonemasons. Today, its lodges bring people together to build friendships, develop character and contribute to society.
UGLE describes Freemasonry as a secular social and charitable organisation with no political or religious affiliation. Its ceremonies encourage tolerance, respect and a sense of responsibility to others.
EXPLORE WITH UGLE
Discover Freemasonry ↗How to join ↗Membership and women’s Freemasonry ↗These official resources offer more context before you contact Beach Lodge.
OUR HISTORY
A Southampton story,
more than a century in the making.
Named in memory of William Wither Bramston Beach, a former Provincial Grand Master, our lodge has been part of the city’s Masonic life since 1903.
An idea takes shape
Fourteen brethren met on 4 December with the idea of forming Beach Lodge. Caroline Beach welcomed the proposal to name the lodge after her late husband. By the time the petition was submitted, there were 22 founders.
Our first chapter
Beach Lodge was consecrated on 3 June at the Masonic Hall, Albion Place. Sir Augustus Webster conducted the ceremony and R. W. Denness became the first Master. A banquet followed at the South Western Hotel.
A banner of our own
The lodge banner, based on the Beach family crest, was dedicated on 13 November at the 545th regular meeting.
One hundred years
The lodge celebrated its centenary, marking a century of meetings and fellowship in Southampton.
The story continues
Our history is a starting point for the friendships, learning and charitable work still to come. New members help write the next chapter.
COME AND FIND OUT MORE
At home in
Albion Place.
We meet at Albion Place Masonic Centre in Southampton. Prospective members can contact us to arrange a conversation; visiting Freemasons should contact the Secretary before attending.
Find Albion Place on the map ↗REGULAR LODGE MEETINGS
Second Wednesday
at 6:30pm
January · February · March · April
October · November · December
February is our installation meeting.
Meeting pattern and time from our May 2024 lodge profile. Please confirm arrangements with the Secretary before visiting.YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
It starts with
a conversation.
Whether you’re new to Freemasonry or already a member looking to visit, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Email the Lodge Secretary ↗beachlodgesec@outlook.com
Tell us your name, what interests you about Beach Lodge, and how you’d prefer us to get back to you.
Our lodge’s social profile links will be added here shortly.