Ipswich Institute

Ipswich Institute Est. 1824
Membership organisation providing leisure learning courses, library, catering and more.

Members' library & reading room, with daily newspapers and internet facility. We also offer educational courses, lectures & visits, and have an onsite cafe

Our Autumn 'Discover' programme is out now and open for booking - everything listed in this brochure is open to all, mem...
31/08/2026

Our Autumn 'Discover' programme is out now and open for booking - everything listed in this brochure is open to all, members and non-members alike.

Our evening courses run on Monday and Tuesday evenings. In addition to the return of regular courses covering languages, music, art and yoga, this term we are offering three new courses:

- 'Aspects of Art - The Artists of Great Bardfield in the 20th Century', led by Mike Baldry: Monday 7-9pm, 5-week course from 21st Sept, £43 members, £63 non-members.

- 'Placemaking: Ipswich History through the Eyes of an Urban Planner', led by John Field: Monday 7-9pm, 7-week course from 28th Sept, £60 members, £88 non-members.

- 'Climate Change', led by Ian Hawker: Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm, 10 week course from 22nd Sept, £86 members, £125 non-members.

To book onto any of our evening courses, pop into the library to book in person or visit our website to book online: https://tinyurl.com/InstituteEveningCourses

Congratulations to Mr Manwaring, holder of winning ticket number 134 and recipient of the £135 prize pot, in the July lo...
28/08/2026

Congratulations to Mr Manwaring, holder of winning ticket number 134 and recipient of the £135 prize pot, in the July lottery, which was drawn on Thursday 13th August.

The Lottery Club is a fundraising initiative organised by a group of volunteers for Institute members. Tickets for future draws are still on sale; you can join the scheme at any point by submitting an application form.

Ask in the library for more information, or email [email protected]

One week to go until members can enrol for our autumn term courses!Enrolment opens at 9am on Thursday 3 September and th...
27/08/2026

One week to go until members can enrol for our autumn term courses!

Enrolment opens at 9am on Thursday 3 September and this term is always a busy one, so put the date in your diary to make sure you don't miss out!

From this day, members can book and pay in person at the library on Tavern Street or online through our website. Alternatively, a cheque can be left at the library in advance, for processing on the day.

Please note, the Institute will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday.The library and Admiral's House, an...
26/08/2026

Please note, the Institute will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday.

The library and Admiral's House, and both cafés, will reopen as usual at 9am on Tuesday 1st September.

What a wonderful summer we have had! We are now in the last week of our August programme but there are still a few inter...
25/08/2026

What a wonderful summer we have had! We are now in the last week of our August programme but there are still a few interesting opportunities available:

🚶Guided walks with the Tourist Guides Association - join Eve Hewing tomorrow (Weds) for a guided walk around Glorious Christchurch Park, ending with tea and cake at the Chart Room, or on Thursday follow a route from Blackfriars to the Waterfront discovering the past as you go.

🎶Enjoy a free informal recital from the Institute's Flute Ensemble, in the Fitzgerald Room in Admiral's House. Drop in between 11am-2.30pm.

📣 On Thursday morning, extra spaces have been released for the second of Mike Chapman's fascinating talks about the Spanish civil war.

📖 On Friday, join David Clare for a study day introducing Zola's Rougon-Macquart, or come to our final talk of the summer to learn about a local 18th century eccentric, Phillip Thicknesse.

All these can be booked in person at the library, or online via our website: www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk/august

It is our last week of August at The Institute! Here is what is coming up.
22/08/2026

It is our last week of August at The Institute! Here is what is coming up.

Have you ever fancied trying printmaking? If so, come along to Print Making for All - suitable for beginners and improve...
20/08/2026

Have you ever fancied trying printmaking? If so, come along to Print Making for All - suitable for beginners and improvers - on Tuesday 25th of August 9.30am to 3.30pm. This six hour workshop includes materials and is £40 for members and £50 for non-members. You can book online or in person at the Institute.

We had a fantastic trip to Sissinghurst this week. Our Autumn trips to Belton House, Red House & Snape Maltings and Agat...
20/08/2026

We had a fantastic trip to Sissinghurst this week. Our Autumn trips to Belton House, Red House & Snape Maltings and Agatha Christie - A World of Mystery at the British Library are available to book now. Trips are open to members and non-members.

Here is a look at our walks & talks, that still have tickets available, during the last week of August at the Institute....
19/08/2026

Here is a look at our walks & talks, that still have tickets available, during the last week of August at the Institute. On Monday 24th there is Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and The Carnation Revolution. On Wednesday the 26th a guided walk around Christchurch Park (followed by tea and cake) and on Friday the 28th a full day exploring Zola's Rougon-Macquart or a talk exploring the 18th century eccentric Phillip Thicknesse. Spaces are available to book now with prices starting at £7.

There are still spaces left on the August art workshops including Illuminated Letters for Beginners, Botanical illustrat...
17/08/2026

There are still spaces left on the August art workshops including Illuminated Letters for Beginners, Botanical illustration using Coloured Pencils, English Paper Pieced Patchwork and Book Binding. All levels of crafters and artists are welcome. Prices start at just £30 for members and £40 for non-members for the all day workshops and just £11 for the two hour sessions.

Address

15 Tavern Street
Ipswich
IP13AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441473253992

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