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Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship No. 486
Belfast
~ Est. 1920 ~
A Belfast Freemasons Lodge Meeting at Galwally House
Welcome to Craigantlet Lodge of Friendship, a Freemasons’ Lodge meeting in Belfast. Whether you are interested in joining, would like to learn more about Freemasonry, or are already a Freemason seeking a friendly and welcoming lodge to call home, you have come to the right place.
Our membership is drawn from across the Province of Down, Greater Belfast, and further afield, bringing together men from a wide range of backgrounds and professions in friendship and fellowship.
Lodge Meetings
We meet at 7:30pm on the second Monday of each month (except June, July, and August).
Our Annual Installation Meeting takes place on the second Saturday in January.
Meetings are held at Galwally House, 2 Drumkeen Complex, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FY.
Galwally House is also home to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Down.
Craigantlet Lodge of Friendship No. 486 was founded on 7 June 1920 and is a long-established and thriving Belfast Masonic Lodge. We meet at Galwally House, Upper Galwally, Belfast, and enjoy a strong tradition of friendship, fellowship, and charitable endeavour.
What do Belfast Freemasons do?
Freemasonry offers a balance of tradition, friendship, charitable work, and social activity. Our members enjoy ceremonial meetings, social events, supporting local charities, and building lifelong friendships with like-minded men from many different backgrounds.
How do I become a Freemason?
Membership is open to men aged 21 and over, regardless of background, ethnicity, or religious denomination. Applicants are expected to hold a belief in a Supreme Being.
The first step is often to speak to a friend, neighbour, colleague, or acquaintance who is already a Freemason.
If you do not know a Freemason, you can simply complete our Interested in Joining form.
We will then arrange to meet with you informally for a chat over coffee, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Freemasonry and our Lodge.
Should you decide to proceed, and following your proposal and acceptance into the Lodge, you will undertake a series of three ceremonies known as Degrees. Upon completion, you become a Master Mason. These ceremonies teach moral values, personal integrity, charity, and self-improvement.
“You do not need to be asked to join ”
Why the Name “Craigantlet”?
Craigantlet is a historic townland in County Down, situated in the hills between Belfast, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, and Dundonald.
Our Lodge takes its name from this area, as many of our founder members were farmers and local men from the Craigantlet district.
The Lodge was founded in 1920 and originally met at Crawfordsburn Masonic Hall. In 1967, meetings moved to the Masonic Hall in Holywood. Today, we are proud to meet at Galwally House in Belfast, home of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Down.
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