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 (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 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.

AUTUMN 2025 DAYTIME PROGRAMME

Our autumn term of members only day courses is under way. Spaces are still available on selected courses; please ask in the library or browse our Online Shop for further information.

The spring programme will be available to browse in December.

AUTUMN 2025 EVENING PROGRAMME

The autumn term of evening courses is under way. This programme is open to members and non-members alike. 

To find out more please enquire in the library or visit our Online Shop