If you are looking for a Masonic lodge in Solihull, or thinking of joining the Freemasons, Wythall Lodge No. 5665 meets a few minutes from the town centre, at Knowle Masonic Centre, and would be glad to hear from you. We are a friendly and unpretentious lodge, and whether you are ready to join or simply curious about Freemasonry, enquiries from men in Solihull and the surrounding district are always welcome.
A Masonic lodge in Solihull
Wythall Lodge meets at Knowle Masonic Centre, 1621 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 9LF, on the third Monday of the month from October to April, December excepted. The lodge is opened at 5.45 pm, and the meeting is followed by dinner together at the festive board—which most members would tell you is half the pleasure of the evening.
Knowle sits at the heart of the Solihull district, easily reached from the town centre, Dorridge, Bentley Heath and the surrounding villages, with parking at the Centre. Whether you live in Solihull itself or in one of the parishes around it, you will find us close at hand.
Who we are
Wythall Lodge was consecrated in 1937 and works under the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire, within the United Grand Lodge of England. Our members are drawn from Solihull, Birmingham and the villages of north Worcestershire, and they range in age from their twenties to their eighties and come from every walk of life.
Like all regular lodges, we are guided by three principles: Brotherly Love, tolerance and respect for others; Relief, practical charity towards those in need; and Truth, high standards of honesty in public and private life. Beneath the ceremony, a lodge is simply a society of friends.
What happens at a meeting
A typical evening at Knowle Masonic Centre combines the formal business of the Lodge with its ceremonial work, and ends with dinner together at the festive board. The ceremonies are dignified but never solemn, and the company afterwards is the part most members look forward to. Visitors from Solihull often remark that a lodge is warmer and more down-to-earth than they had imagined.
There is no rush to join. Many men come along to a social evening or two, meet the brethren and ask their questions long before they decide. If you do go on to join, you will be supported at every step, and you will find friends across every age and walk of life—men who live, like you, in and around Solihull.
Joining the Freemasons in Solihull
Becoming a Freemason is more straightforward than many people expect. Any man aged eighteen or over, of good character, who holds a belief in a Supreme Being, may apply—Freemasonry welcomes men of every faith and background. It is not a religion, and the discussion of religion and politics is set aside at our meetings.
You need not wait to be invited to join the Freemasons in Solihull; the first move is yours to make. There are just three steps from first enquiry to becoming a member of the Lodge.
- IWrite to the Secretary. Send a short email saying a little about yourself and what has drawn you to Freemasonry. There is no form to complete and no commitment at this stage—just the start of a conversation.
- IIMeet us in Solihull. We will invite you to Knowle Masonic Centre for a relaxed social evening, where you can meet the members, see where we meet and ask anything you wish, with no obligation on either side.
- IIITake your time. If the Lodge feels right for you, we will guide you through the application. Our full guide to becoming a Freemason explains every step, and you can read more about the Lodge on our home page. Most men are initiated within a few months of first getting in touch.
How to join the Freemasons in Solihull
A few of the questions men in and around Solihull most often ask before getting in touch.
How do I join the Freemasons in Solihull?
Email our Secretary to start the conversation. We will invite you to meet the members socially first, with no obligation on either side, and our guide to becoming a Freemason sets out every step in plain English.
Where do you meet in Solihull?
At Knowle Masonic Centre, 1621 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 9LF, with parking at the Centre—a few minutes from Solihull town centre and the surrounding villages of Dorridge and Bentley Heath.
When are the meetings held?
On the third Monday of the month from October to April, December excepted. The Lodge is opened at 5.45 pm and the meeting is followed by dinner together at the festive board.
Do I need to live in Solihull, or know a Freemason already?
Neither. Any man aged eighteen or over, of good character and with a belief in a Supreme Being, may apply—and you need not wait to be invited. Our members are drawn from Solihull, Birmingham and north Worcestershire alike.
Charity & good company
Freemasonry is as much about friendship and charity as it is about ceremony. Through the year the Lodge holds dinners, dances and themed evenings for members, families and friends, and raises money for good causes including Acorns Children’s Hospice, the Midlands Air Ambulance, Prostate Cancer UK and the Royal British Legion.
See also: Freemasons in Birmingham · Freemasons at Knowle Masonic Centre · Freemasons in North Worcestershire