Ipswich Institute

The Ipswich Institute provides lending library facilities and an extensive programme of leisure learning courses, talks and trips to more than 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 selecting the ‘Membership Renewal’ button below. From here, if you have set up an online account before, click ‘Log In’ (top right-hand corner), or, to create an account for the first time use the ‘Register by Surname’ option.

To purchase a new membership, or book onto a course, talk, day trip, workshop, or guided walk, please use the ‘Shop Online’ button.

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.

We offer a wide range of events including talks and trips, many of which are open to the public.

Our library collection consists of more than 8,000 items available for members to loan.

There is a strong emphasis on modern fiction, biography, literature and local history. New publications are added constantly and members’ requests are considered for purchase.

There are a number of rooms available for hire when not in use for the Institute’s own purposes.

In addition, our in-house team can provide catering tailored to any requirement.

August at the Institute

Many of the Institute’s favourite tutors and some fine guest speakers come together for a month of special one-off talks, workshops, guided walks and more.

This programme is open to all, members and non-members alike –
a great way to get a taste of life at the Institute.

Autumn Programme

The autumn term will begin on Monday 14 September and run through to December.

Day course brochures will be available to pick up from the library, or access online via our website,
from mid to late August.

Enrolment will take place from 9am on
Thursday 3 September.