The Masonic Hall doubles as a premier wedding venue in the heart of Durham. Dating back to 1870 the hall has a ground floor entrance leading to the dining hall, stairs, and lift to the upper floors, where the Masonic Hall is. There is ample space in the hall with a large dining room, a modern kitchen facility as well as a fully stocked bar.
Parking:
Parking is on the street outside the building, and it can on occasions be busy but it is free and generally available.
Approach:
The approach is level off the pavement.
Entrance:
Wide wheelchair accessible doors.
Emergency:
The Hall is also equipped with a defibrillator and has Emergency exits across all floors of the building.
Accessibility:
The hall is accessible for those with limited mobility with a combination of lift and stair lifts.
Many of our meeting places were built before disabilities were fully considered; many have protected status making major adaptations difficult. But Freemasons in themselves will adapt and assist Brethren, and visitors, to fully participate and enjoy the facilities.
Toilets:
The Hall is equipped with Male/female and disabled toilet facilities.
Inside:
A grand entrance leads into a hallway which runs through the heart of the building past the grand staircase to the great hall. The Hall itself has a modern bar, fully functioning commercial Kitchen, a three-tier garden ideal for summer socials and functions as well as a first-floor committee room and Temple room to seat 100.
Stairs/Lifts:
There is lift and stair lifts in the building.
