About this venue
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.
Venue information
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.
Approach:
The approach is level off the pavement.
Entrance:
Wide wheelchair accessible doors.
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.
Emergency:
The Hall is also equipped with a defibrillator and has Emergency exits across all floors of the building.
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.
Parking is on the street outside the building, and it can on occasions be busy but it is free and generally available.
Craft Freemasonry
Royal Arch
Getting here
36 Old Elvet, Durham, Co. Durham
DH1 3HN