Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire oversees 38 Craft Lodges across Oxford, Banbury, Henley-on-Thames, Witney, Bicester, Woodstock, Thame, and Chipping Norton.
Home to the world-famous Apollo University Lodge No. 357 (consecrated 1819), which initiated Oscar Wilde, King Edward VII, and Cecil Rhodes.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | South East England |
| Provincial Headquarters | 48 Neithrop Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2NG |
| Provincial Grand Master | Stephen J. Tucker |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Jasvinder S. Jugdev |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01295 264611 |
| Year Constituted | 1795 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 38 Lodges (~1,700 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://oxfordshirefreemasons.co.uk ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Oxfordshire
Select a Masonic Hall in Oxfordshire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Oxford (OX1)
Oxford Masonic Centre (Cardinal House, Littlemore)
Cardinal House, 94-96 Abingdon Road / Baldon Lane, Marsh Baldon, Oxford, OX49 5JZ
Masonic Hall in Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
Henley Masonic Hall Reading Road
Henley Masonic Hall Reading Road, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1DL
Masonic Hall in Caversham (RG4)
Caversham Masonic Hall Henley Road
Caversham Masonic Hall Henley Road, Henley Road, Caversham, RG4 6DN
Masonic Hall in Thame (OX9)
The Masonic Hall 14 High Street
The Masonic Hall 14 High Street, 14 High Street, Thame, OX9 2BZ
Masonic Hall in Bicester (OX26)
Weyland Hall 10 North Street
Weyland Hall 10 North Street, 10 North Street, Bicester, OX26 6ND
Masonic Hall in Oxford (Cardinal House Baldon Lane) (OX44)
Cardinal House Baldon Lane
Cardinal House Baldon Lane, Baldon Lane, Oxford, OX44 9LT
Masonic Hall in Oxford (The Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street) (OX1)
The Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street
The Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN
Masonic Hall in Witney (OX28)
The Masonic Hall Church Green
The Masonic Hall Church Green, Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AW
Masonic Hall in Woodstock (OX20)
The Masonic Hall New Road
The Masonic Hall New Road, New Road, Woodstock, OX20 1PD
Masonic Hall in Burford (OX18)
The Masonic Hall Sheep Street
The Masonic Hall Sheep Street, Sheep Street, Burford, OX18 4LS
Masonic Hall in Chipping Norton (OX7)
The Masonic Hall Over Norton Road
The Masonic Hall Over Norton Road, Over Norton Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NR
Masonic Hall in Banbury (OX16)
Freemasons' Hall Marlborough Road
Freemasons' Hall Marlborough Road, Marlborough Road, Banbury, OX16 5DB
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Oxfordshire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo University Lodge No. 357 | 1819 | University Scheme (University of Oxford) | Saturday of the second and seventh week of full Michaelmas term (October and November); Saturday of the second and sixth week of full Hilary (January and February) and Trinity Terms (May and June) | OXFORD |
| Blockley Lodge No. 6345 | 1946 | Universities Scheme (Oxford Brookes University) | Second Saturday in February and March, last Saturday in July, and third Saturday in Octobe | OXFORD CARDINAL HOUSE BALDON LANE |
Oxfordshire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire wear the official Oxfordshire Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Oxfordshire.