Discover Freemasonry In Banbury
In every community, there are men who quietly uphold the values that make a place feel like home, men who lend a hand without being asked, who listen more than they speak, and who strive each day to be just a little better than the day before.
Here at Castle Lodge, we believe these qualities are the foundations of true brotherhood. For generations, our lodge has stood as a place where good men come together to strengthen their character, support their neighbours, and contribute to something larger than themselves.
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
It is here that a number of the famous elements of Freemasonry find their roots. In the medieval era, stonemasons often travelled around to find work in different locations. To demonstrate their level of qualification, they would use grips, words and signs in order to distinguish themselves from unqualified builders.
Freemasonry uses building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit the communities that they live in. In the medieval era, stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while working on shaping rough pieces of stone, but in today’s society Freemasons meet to build friendships and communities rather than cathedrals and castles.
10 Signs You’re Ready to Become a Freemason
You want to grow as a person
You believe in helping those in need
You enjoy spending time with good people
You try to live life by high moral values
You strive for knowledge and truth
You like to engage with uplifting discussions
You seek a greater sense of purpose
You value friendship and brotherhood
You are able to keep confidences
You have a belief in a supreme being (that means any God of your own choosing)
What makes a good candidate?
You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need to have all the answers. You simply need the desire to grow, the curiosity to explore, and the courage to reach out.
Castle Lodge welcomes men of good character who are ready to embark on a journey of learning, fellowship, and service.
Are you ready to take a Masonic Journey?
The Masonic Journey is a metaphor for a Freemason's path of personal development and lifelong self-improvement, marked by progression through three distinct degrees and the pursuit of knowledge, virtue, and brotherhood. It involves both external steps, like joining a lodge and advancing in rank, and internal work, such as self-reflection, moral growth, and the cultivation of virtues like integrity and compassion.
The three degrees in UK Freemasonry are Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. After completing these three degrees, a Freemason can pursue additional Orders, Rites and degrees, such as The Royal Arch, which is considered by the United Grand Lodge of England to be part of the third degree. Why not contact us to learn more.
Entered Apprentice
This is the first degree, focusing on the initial initiation and the lessons of self-improvement and morality.
Fellowcraft
The second degree emphasizes education and the continued pursuit of self-development.
Master Mason
The third and highest of the Craft degrees, this teaches the member how to live a wise life.
Master Masons are then eligible to join The Royal Arch (which is considered as the fourth part of a Freemasons journey) in addition to a number of other interesting side Orders and Rites.
Apply to join Castle Lodge
If you’ve ever wondered what it might mean to walk a path of self-improvement alongside others who share your principles… if you’ve been searching for a circle of men who value integrity, kindness, and purpose… then perhaps it’s time to take your first step towards Freemasonary.
If there is something that you have read here, something in these words that speaks to you, consider this your invitation. Take that first step. Ask the question. Start that conversation.
Your journey could begin with a single message.
We look forward to meeting you.
Charities We Currently Support
Banbury Animal Rescue & Kindness Service rescues and cares for unwanted or stray animals. Providing vet care, rehabilitation and rehoming services.
Help for Heroes is a charity that supports current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families who are facing physical, mental, social, or financial challenges.
Care of Police Survivors provides peer support opportunities and access to counselling services to help surviving family members rebuild their shattered lives.
Spit n Sawdust is a Banbury fitness club, that uses the platform of boxing to improve both physical and mental health of young people in the Banbury area.
Castle Lodge is committed to supporting selected charities and organisations nationally, and those that provide support and services to people in the Banbury area.
Contact Us
Interested in becoming a Freemason in Banbury? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!