Welcome
The Ipswich Institute provides lending library facilities and an extensive programme of leisure learning courses, talks and trips to over 2,000 members.
We are also home to the
Ipswich Tourist Guides Association.
Existing members can renew their membership, update details or check their bookings by clicking the button below (it is best to use the Register by Surname option when first logging in):
200th Anniversary
1824-2024
The Ipswich Institute is celebrating our 200th anniversary this year with a series of events open to all!
Find out more
here.
Courses
Ipswich Institute offers a wide range of courses in a variety of subjects.
There are
daytime courses for members only and
evening courses open to all, with a discount for Institute members.
Latest News
NEW SUMMER 2024 DAYTIME PROGRAMME
NOW AVAILABLE
(For Institute members only, find out more about becoming a member here)
We will start taking bookings for daytime courses from 9am on
MONDAY 25th MARCH 2024
You will be able to make your booking either:
Online, via our Online Shop (day courses will appear at 9am on 25/03/24)
In person, at the Library Reception Desk (15 Tavern St), between Monday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM
Sending a cheque, made payable to the ‘Ipswich Institute’ with your name, address and chosen course details attached.
TALKS, TRIPS, SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AND GUIDED WALKS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS NOW!
SUMMER 2024 EVENING PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE
This programme is open to members and non-members alike.
The bookings are open now and you can do that:
Via our Online Shop
By coming in person to the Library and Reading Room Reception Desk (15 Tavern St), Monday to Saturday, 9AM-4PM
By sending a cheque made payable to the ‘Ipswich Institute’ with your details and chosen course details attached.
Bookings are OPEN NOW