Freemasonry started in Weston-super-Mare when the St Kew Lodge 1222 was formed in 1888 from members of the Lodge of Agriculture and members from lodges in Bristol. King Alfred folowed in 1906 and as the number of masons increased it became necessary to form a third lodge and the members of St Kew and King Alfred sponored the Wessex Lodge.
Consecrated on 1st June 1920, Wessex Lodge was fortunate enough to have 59 Founder Members, the vast majority of which were already Members of the other Two Lodges meeting at Weston, St Kew and King Alfred. Wessex Lodge is small but friendly lodge which meets in Weston Super Mare on a Friday night. As a lodge we believe strongly in family support and invite family and friends to join us for the evening at least once a year and usually hold a Ladies Evening or Lunch in early April. We are a fun group who raise money for local charities and good causes, with a relaxed approach to Freemasonry but we are very sincere in our ceremonies.