Welcome
The Ipswich Institute provides lending library facilities and an extensive programme of leisure learning courses, talks and trips to over 2,000 members.
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):
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.
Events
We offer a wide range of events including talks and trips, many of which are open to the public.
Library
Our library collection consists of over 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.
Room Hire
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.
We’re the homebase for the Ipswich Tourist Guides Association.
The Ipswich Tourist Guides are a small group of volunteers who organise guided walks within the Borough of Ipswich, Suffolk’s County Town, and one of the oldest towns in England. They have all been trained as tour guides and are keen to share their knowledge of the history and culture of this fascinating East Anglian port. Walks start from 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AA.
Latest News
Day courses are available to members only
NEW SPRING 2024 DAYTIME PROGRAMME
NOW AVAILABLE
We will start taking bookings for daytime courses from
WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2023
You will be able to make your booking either:
a. Online, via our Online Shop (day courses will appear at 9am on 06/12/23)
b. In person, at the Library Reception Desk (15 Tavern St), between Monday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM
c. Sending a cheque, made payable to the ‘Ipswich Institute’ with your name, membership number and chosen course details attached.
TALKS, TRIPS, SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AND GUIDED WALKS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS NOW
SPRING 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
