Farnham Masonic Centre

The temple will be laid out as for a ceremony, and there will be regalia on display.

The original structure of 42 Castle Street was an outbuilding or barn belonging to Farnham Castle, seat of the Bishops of Winchester. It was built before the English Civil War (1642-1648) during which the castle became the headquarters of the Parliamentary Army of the West and No. 42 was used as extra barrack accommodation for the Roundhead troops. When the bishops returned to the castle it continued as a barn or coach house until it was acquired by a William or Thomas Baker of Castle Hill in 1753, who rebuilt it as a ‘Musick House’ in which he installed a large organ. In 1800 Mrs Hall, a residuary legatee of Thomas Baker, presented the Parish Church with a handsome full toned organ which may well have been the same one. It was installed in the west gallery of the church near the tower and later removed to the Chancel Chapel off the aisle.
The external appearance of the building has changed little since 1753 and it remains a handsome red brick landmark at the top of Castle Street.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

42 Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7JB

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are three steps into the building but there is a lift to the first floor and Masonic Temple.

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