Mutual House - Suffolk Building Society
Suffolk Building Society, 2 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1QT
The Grade II listed building was designed by prominent local architect Thomas Cotman and built in 1901, featuring two storey oriel windows, quatrefoils and finished with rooftop pinnacles.
Bought by Suffolk Building Society in 2016, the building was renamed Mutual House and lovingly restored inside and out. A number of original features can be found throughout the building, including the original high ceiling which was discovered by Suffolk Building Society. For 2025, visitors will be able to take a tour into the basement to view the original bank vault, larder, coal cellar and night safe.
Suffolk Building Society was originally founded in 1849 as the Ipswich & Suffolk Freehold Land Society - to enable the ordinary man to own enough land in order to vote - the Society developed land and houses until 1933.
As well as tours of Mutual House, we will be offering guided walks.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 0900 - 1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000 - 1500
Location & directions
Suffolk Building Society, 2 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1QT
- Contact on day:
- Tom Jell 07791 800694
- Telephone number:
- +447791800694
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The main site is wheelchair friendly via an access lift and the majority of the site can be viewed by anyone, there is, however, a relatively narrow and steep flight of stairs leading down to the basement.
Additional information
Mutual House Opening Times: Saturday 13 September – 9am to 4pm Sunday 14 September – 10am to 3pm
