Ipswich Institute

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):

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 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.

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.

NEW SUMMER 2025 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 

TUESDAY 8th APRIL 2025

You will be able to make your booking either:

Online, via our Online Shop (day courses will appear at 9am on 8/4/2025

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 2025 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