On 16 October, East Kent arrives at one of Freemasonry’s most recognisable settings – a building whose scale, atmosphere and Art Deco character make the journey part of the day.
Before the welcome, before the ceremony and before the first conversation, Freemasons’ Hall makes its presence felt. The Portland-stone exterior rises above Great Queen Street with a confidence that belongs to another era. Step inside and the character changes: rich colour, geometric detail, polished wood and dramatic lighting reveal one of London’s great Art Deco interiors.
The present Freemasons’ Hall opened in 1933. Designed by H. V. Ashley and F. Winton Newman, it was created as a peace memorial to the Freemasons who died on active service during the First World War. Today it is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England, a Grade II* listed landmark and a building visited by people from around the world.
For East Kent, that history is not simply a backdrop. On 16 October, Great Queen Street becomes our destination and Freemasons’ Hall becomes our stage. The scale of the building, the sense of arrival at the west entrance and the detail waiting inside all add to the anticipation.
This is more than a meeting place. It is part of the occasion.
East Kent takes its place at Freemasons’ Hall on 16 October 2026.
Be there.
