Street Address, Transport & Visiting Directions for Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street)
Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) is located at 27 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS (Postcode: EX4 3LS, Postcode District: EX4). The centre serves approximately 16 warranted Craft Lodges and 5 Royal Arch Chapters alongside progressive Masonic Orders in Exeter.
| Building Name | Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) |
|---|---|
| Exact Street Address | 27 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS |
| UK Postcode | EX4 3LS (Prefix: EX4) |
| Provincial Jurisdiction | Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire (UGLE) |
| Coordinates (Lat / Lng) | 50.7248° N, -3.5312° E – View Interactive Street Map (OpenStreetMap) ↗ |
| Nearest Rail / Underground Station | Exeter Central Station (2 mins walk) |
| Car Parking Information | Guildhall and John Lewis multi-storey car parks within 3 minutes walk. |
Interactive Location Map: Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) (EX4 3LS)
Architectural & Historical Overview of Exeter Masonic Hall
Tucked into historic Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter (frequently cited as an inspiration for J.K. Rowling's Diagon Alley), housing St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39 (warranted 1732, the oldest Provincial Lodge in Devon).
Within the wider Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire (founded in 1775), Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) plays a central role in preserving local ceremonial traditions, supporting community charities, and hosting both regular Craft meetings and Provincial investitures.
Craft Lodges & Royal Arch Chapters Meeting at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street)
Approximately 16 Craft Lodges and 5 Royal Arch Chapters meet at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) across the Masonic season (typically September to May/June). Below are the premier and historic warranted Lodges profiled in our directory for Exeter:
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Days | Installation Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39 | 1732 | Oldest Provincial Lodge in England (1732) | Last Thursday (Sep-Apr) | January |
| Football Lodge South West No. 10063 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| West Buckland School Lodge No. 9037 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Construction No. 9892 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Louis Marchesi Lodge No. 9558 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Devon Farmers Lodge No. 9250 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Vale of Culm Lodge No. 4781 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St Andrew Lodge No. 4097 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Pleiades Lodge No. 710 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Torridge Lodge No. 1885 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Petitor Lodge No. 8234 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge Concordia No. 3102 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Jordan Lodge No. 1402 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Devonian Lodge of Installed Masters No. 9249 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Bishop Surtees Lodge No. 8497 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St. Margaret's Lodge No. 6128 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Brent Lodge No. 1284 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The All Souls Lodge No. 6677 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St Peter's Lodge No. 1125 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Benevolent Lodge No. 303 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sanctuary Lodge No. 5358 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Bedford Lodge No. 282 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge of Union No. 444 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Three Pillars No. 2806 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of St Simon No. 6376 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Britannia Lodge No. 4099 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Queen Victoria Lodge No. 2655 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St Aubyn Lodge No. 954 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Hope No. 6703 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Plymouth and District Masters Lodge No. 5898 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Charity No. 223 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Friendship No. 202 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Brunswick Lodge No. 159 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Elms Lodge No. 1212 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Huyshe Lodge No. 1099 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Loyal Lodge of Industry No. 421 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Yealm Lodge No. 8277 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Dartmoor Lodge No. 4604 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Meridian Lodge No. 9653 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge of Perserverance No. 164 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| De La Pole Lodge No. 1181 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Estuary Lodge No. 7009 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Benevolence No. 666 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sutton Lodge No. 6580 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sir Joshua Reynolds Lodge No. 4782 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Maristow Lodge No. 2725 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St Maurice Lodge No. 1855 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Noontide Lodge No. 9720 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Torbay Masters' Lodge No. 8227 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Quest Lodge No. 7883 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Courtland Lodge No. 6706 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Miles Coverdale Lodge No. 5069 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Torbay Lodge No. 1358 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge No. 2958 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Seven Stars Lodge No. 9855 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge of Obedience No. 1753 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Teign Lodge No. 7018 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Newton Lodge No. 6129 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Devon Lodge No. 1138 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Royal Marines Plymouth Lodge No. 9528 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lord Roborough Lodge No. 5789 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Royal Naval Lodge No. 3337 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Fidelity No. 230 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Western District United Service Lodge No. 2258 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Dundas Lodge No. 1255 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St John's Lodge No. 1247 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Pelican Lodge No. 7878 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St John's Lodge No. 70 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Saint Bartholomew Lodge No. 6378 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Old Plymothian and Mannameadian Lodge No. 6279 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Armada Lodge No. 4360 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Smeaton Lodge No. 4352 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St Andrew Lodge No. 4276 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Integrity No. 4098 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sir John Hawkins Lodge No. 3704 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Trinity Lodge No. 3403 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Manadon Lodge No. 3033 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Ebrington Lodge No. 1847 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Harmony Lodge No. 156 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Prudence No. 1550 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lyn Lodge No. 3251 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Duncombe Lodge No. 1486 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Erme Lodge No. 1091 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Saint Nicholas Lodge No. 6377 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Braunton Lodge No. 5624 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge of Concord No. 1135 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Fortescue Lodge No. 847 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Conciliation Lodge No. 3483 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Old Exonian Lodge No. 9000 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Hauley Lodge No. 797 | 1865 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Dart Lodge No. 2641 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Per Mare Per Terram Lodge No. 9355 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Rolle Lodge No. 2759 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sun Lodge No. 106 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Old Helean Lodge No. 6797 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Excester Lodge No. 6228 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of St Peter in Exeter No. 5806 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lopes Lodge No. 5526 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The St Thomas Lodge No. 4198 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Davie Lodge No. 3721 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Northcote Lodge No. 2659 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge Semper Fidelis No. 1254 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St George's Lodge No. 112 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St Michael's Lodge No. 8186 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Vale of Haldon Lodge No. 7949 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Salem Lodge No. 1443 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge of Felicity No. 5336 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Plymouth Hoe Lodge No. 4235 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Victory Lodge No. 4189 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Earl of Mount Edgecumbe Lodge No. 3924 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Plym Lodge No. 3821 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Philammon Lodge No. 3226 | 1922 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Sir Francis Drake Lodge No. 2649 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of St George No. 2025 | 1903 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Unity Lodge No. 1332 | 1882 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Harmony No. 372 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| True Love and Unity Lodge No. 248 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Benevolence No. 489 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| North Devon Masters Lodge No. 9316 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Good Intention No. 6927 | 1972 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Loyal Lodge No. 251 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| Lodge Virtue and Honor No. 494 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Scout Lodge No. 9783 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Devonshire Emergency Services Lodge No. 9613 | 2012 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of St Lawrence No. 9323 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Bovey Tracey Lodge No. 8698 | 1993 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| St John's Lodge No. 328 | 1845 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of Fortitude No. 105 | 1785 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
| The Lodge of St Mary No. 5148 | 1947 | Craft Lodge | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | October |
Visiting Brethren & Prospective Candidates in Exeter
For Visiting Brethren: Please verify exact tyling times with the Lodge Secretary or via the Devonshire Office prior to travelling, and bring your Grand Lodge Certificate and white gloves. Need replacement Provincial regalia or white gloves before dining? View our UK Masonic Regalia & Dress Regulation Guide.
Interested in Joining a Lodge in Exeter? Read our Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Freemason in the UK covering annual subscriptions, dining fees, and committee interview questions.
Function Room, Dining & Wedding Venue Hire at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street)
Venue Hire Status: Available for Weddings, Banquets & Private Functions
Offers historic Victorian dining rooms in central Exeter for private dinners and society meetings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) (EX4 3LS)
Where is the Masonic Hall in Exeter located and what is the postcode?
The principal Masonic Hall in Exeter is Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street), situated at 27 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS (postcode EX4 3LS). The nearest rail or underground station is Exeter Central Station (2 mins walk).
Can non-masons hire Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) for weddings or private functions?
Yes. Offers historic Victorian dining rooms in central Exeter for private dinners and society meetings.
How do I visit or join a Masonic Lodge in Exeter?
There are approximately 16 warranted Lodges associated with Exeter under the Provincial jurisdiction (Devonshire). Existing Brethren wishing to attend as a visitor should contact the relevant Lodge Secretary via the Provincial Office in advance with their Grand Lodge certificate details. Prospective candidates aged 18 or over of good character can apply through our UK Joining Guide or request an informal introductory meeting at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street).
What is the dress code for attending a Lodge meeting in Exeter?
For regular Craft Lodge meetings, standard dress is a dark lounge suit or morning dress (or black dinner jacket for evening dining Lodges where specified on the summons), white collared shirt, black or Craft/Provincial tie, black shoes, white gloves, and the appropriate Degree or Provincial regalia.