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).

To purchase a new membership, or sign up for 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.

Spring 2026 Daytime Programme

The Spring term daytime programme for members is under way, running until late March.

It is possible to join a course part way through – the price is adjusted according to how many sessions are remaining.

Please ask in the library or browse the Day Courses section of our Online Shop for further information.

Spring 2026 Evening Programme

The evening programme is open to members and non-members alike. Term is under way but it is possible to join a course part way through.

To find out more please enquire in the library or visit the Evening Courses section of our Online Shop