Universities Lodge

Founded in 1890 as a lodge for graduates in Durham, we have since 1990 been open to all, though we still have a rather “collegiate” atmosphere with a wide range of ages and professions and a lot of university student members.

We socialise and enjoy each other’s company, we give frequently to charity (and are a Grand Patron of the Masonic Charitable Foundation), we pride ourselves on our ritual in the Temple and the quality of our festive boards, and we frequently conduct multiple degree ceremonies because of the strong demand to join our lodge. We also have an annual black tie dinner for prospective candidates, a Royal Arch Chapter, our own colourful lodge tie, and a daughter lodge in London, the University of Durham Lodge No 3030.

We are a fun lodge with a great history spanning over 130 years and a very good spread of ages. We especially value our contacts with the University and our ability to offer students and non-students alike a warm welcome in good masonic company for all ages.