English Bridge Education & Development

Residential Bridge Camps

EBED runs three residential bridge camps every year in Spring, Summer and Autumn. Our camps are open to young people aged 7–26 of all experience/ability levels. We offer the chance to learn and play in groups appropriate for your age or experience level.

Accompanying adults are welcome to book with their younger family members and can participate fully in all tuition and competitions. Confirmed dates for future bridge camps are listed below, together with booking links and key details.

Spring 2026 Bridge Camp - 27th to 29th March at the Pioneer Centre in Kidderminster

Summer 2026 Bridge Camp - 28th to 30th August at the King's Park Conference Centre in Northampton

Click here to book a place for an upcoming EBED Bridge Camp

Details

- Tuition takes place in 5 staged groups according to ability and experience, with players achieving certificates and moving through the stages as their skills develop.

- Competitions: Each camp includes five competitions: two duplicate sessions (including a F2F round of the Grand Prix), two speedballs, and a Swiss Pairs.

- Prices: All of our camps cost £150 per person for 2 nights' accommodation and full board, with a £20pp Early Bird Discount for bookings made over 1 month in advance. Members of the England U16 or U21 Junior Squads (but not accompanying adults) can attend free of charge. Bursaries are available upon request.

- Safeguarding: EBED ensures all staff and volunteers are DBS-checked and receive safeguarding training. Richard Croot, who organises and teaches at the event, is the Designated Safeguarding Officer for both the EBU and EBED.

- Click here to book a place for an upcoming EBED Bridge Camp. For all booking enquiries, contact Lisa Miller. Please note that Lisa's working hours are 7.15am -3pm, Monday - Wednesday

- We like to to insist upon payment at the time of booking. To respect the uncertainty that comes with arrangements for children, our cancellation policy is flexible to accommodate late changes wherever possible.

- We encourage all young people taking part to join the English Bridge Union if they are not already members.

For further information please contact:

Rob Marshall tel: (01296) 317202 email: rob.marshall@ebedcio.org.uk
Miu Wong tel: (01296) 317220 email: miu.wong@ebedcio.org.uk
Richard Croot 01296 317218 / email: richard.croot@ebedcio.org.uk

English Bridge Education & Development (EBED) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission.

The charity has two public benefit objectives: the furtherance of duplicate bridge as an activity which enriches the life of all, and, secondly, a specific aim to foster duplicate bridge among those in full-time education.

We welcome you to our site whether you are learning or planning to teach or direct. We hope you can find the information you need and our team are always happy to help. We have a range of courses for teachers and some great learning materials.

We believe that bridge brings with it important benefits in terms of fostering social interaction, as well as supporting the use of mathematical reasoning and the application of logic.