The Royal Connaught lodge No. 2676
We are amongst the oldest of the lodges within the Sussex province, and the fourth oldest Lodge in Eastbourne, having been consecrated in 1897.
Our wonderful Lodge has been charitably active, supporting and interacting with the Eastbourne community for over 120 years. We are one of only three Lodges under the United Grand Lodge of England jurisdiction to be granted the honoured title ’The Royal Connaught’, which was given from HRH Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, who was the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex at our consecration in 1897.
He subsequently went on to become the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the U.G.L.E. in 1901. We are a dynamically varied, diverse lodge in both demographics and professions. The Lodge membership is currently at around 50 and growing. We range in age from the youthful twenties to those still active brethren in their nineties, and we encompass all walks of life, from bricklayers to opera singers, from tailors to accountants, servicemen, and tradesmen alike.
We take pride in the excellence and detailed execution of our Craft ritual, which builds on the high standards already set by the collective experience of our Lodge’s tradition. It is always, however, performed with enjoyment, enthusiasm, and a smile! Which all makes the Royal Connaught Lodge a perfect lodge to join.
Our Strengths
Community
Ritual
Charity
Friendship
If you would like more information on joining our Freemasonry Lodge please visit the Membership page which has all the details you need plus some frequently asked questions. You are also very welcome to contact us directly.
Although I entered Freemasonry later on in life I believe the values that we all share and practice in our daily lives as Masons have always been with me. I am delighted to have been installed as the Worshipful Master of the Royal Connaught Lodge for the forthcoming masonic year. It promises to be a very busy and sociable one and I am looking forward to many memorable meetings, both in the Lodge and out.
They say you get out of life what you put in and that is most definitely the case with Freemasonry. So enjoy your journey and welcome to our website.
Worshipful Brother Michael Hordern – Worshipful Master 2025
Giving to the community
Masonic support for local charities
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Feel free to contact us if you’d like more information regarding our charity work. For national information on Freemasonry charity work please visit The Masonic Charitable Foundation website.