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The Master of Lodge Manchester No 287 welcomes visitors to the Lodge in Fielding. Come and try the unique expereince fo Freemasonry in a typical New Zealand country town. The members of Lodge Manchester are noted for the the high standard of their ceremonial workas well as their freindliness and hospitality.

Situated in the lower half of the North Island, the Manawatu District covers an area of 2,780 square kilometres. The District is bounded by two rivers (the Rangitikei in the north and the Manawatu in the south), the Ruahine Ranges to the east and the Tasman Sea to the west. The Manawatu District population is over 28,000, with 14,000 living in Feilding and the remainder in the surrounding area.

Feilding is well placed geographically, just two hours drive from most of the southern half of the North Island including Wellington (NZ's capital) providing a gateway to the South Island. The Manawatu District's location offers easy access to four seaports, seven airports, an airforce base and two large military bases.The nearest city, Palmerston North (only 19 km from Feilding) has a population of over 75,000 providing extra employment opportunities and easy access to all the city facilities. The main central shopping area in Feilding radiates from Manchester Square.New commercial buildings contrast with our carefully preserved heritage styles, and the broad thoroughfare of Kimbolton Road emphases the overall effect of dignified charm of this rural servicing town. With many owner/operator businesses, our shops offer a uniqueness and variety of choice not seen in the city. The friendly customer service complements the ongoing upgrading of the central streets recognising the rural and heritage history of Feilding. With no traffic lights or parking meters, our shoppers are encouraged to park as long as they wish while enjoying their relaxed shopping experience.

Meeting a friend, a rest from shopping or a night on the town, Feilding offers a wide variety of bars, cafes and restaurants to match all tastes from takeaway through to it a la carte dining.The rural atmosphere is particularly evident just 100 meters from shopping centre, when the twice weekly sheep and cattle sales are held in the Saleyards. The biggest saleyards in the Southern hemisphere attract farmers and interested parties from all over New Zealand

The Lodge meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from February to November. Tyling at 7-15pm and receives visitors at 7-45. The December meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday. No meeting is held in January. The Lodge installation meeting is in May with Tyling at 6-15 and visitors recieved at 6-45.

Please visit our Lodge History page to read about the fascinating beginnings of the Lodge. You can write to us in the Contact Us section. Driving directions can be found below.

The photos at the top are of Mancheter Square, Fergusson Street, a view of Feilding looking out to the Ruahine Ranges and the Lodge rooms in Kimbolton Road.

Lodge Manchester No 287 21 Kimbolton Road Feilding For a Larger Map, please click here.

Directions:   Coming North from Wellington, Levin, Foxton via Palmerston North : Drive out of Palmerston North on Rangitikei Line unitl the Awahuri turn off then follow Awahuri Road in to Feilding. Alternatively you can drive down Milson line turn right into Cameron's line then left into Aorangi Road and on into Feilding Coming South from points North via Taihape: Turn left at the turnoff to Rangawhia go through Rangawhia then through Apiti and up to Kimbolton and travel down Kimbolton Road to Feilding. Alternatively drive down the main highway past Mangaweka and Ohiniti and turn left at the Vinegar Hill turnoff, then travel through Rewa up Vinegar Hill, through Waituna West, past Beaconsfield, on to Cheltenham then turn right onto Kimbolton Road and through to Feilding. Alternatively and perhaps more straight forward drive down Highway 1 to Bulls turn left and drive down highway 3 through Sanson, past Mount Stewart and follow the sign to turn off to Feilding.