Helping more people to enjoy bridge
From first lessons to youth events, teacher training and club support.
Working with schools, clubs, teachers and volunteers across England.
We support young players, train teachers and directors, and provide resources for clubs, schools and communities across England.
YOUTH BRIDGE CAMP
Ready for a brilliant weekend of bridge?
Autumn Camp 30th October Booking Now
Bridge, games, coaching and a fantastic weekend with friends. Players of all levels are welcome.
Youth Bridge
Opportunities for young players to learn, play and compete — from schools and clubs to camps, online games and national events.
Schools • Camps • Universities
Director Training
Training and support for club and county tournament directors, helping bridge sessions run smoothly, fairly and confidently.
Laws • Skills • Rulings
Teacher Training
Courses, resources and support for people who want to teach bridge, develop their classes or join the EBTA teacher community.
Get involved
Support EBED through volunteering, partnerships and practical help for bridge education.
Learn Bridge
Find beginner-friendly routes into bridge, lessons and books to courses and online resources.
About EBED
Learn about EBED’s charitable purpose and the ways we support bridge education across England.
Donate
Help us to introduce more people to bridge and to support young players, teachers and clubs.
What’s coming up?
Explore forthcoming opportunities for young players, bridge teachers and directors, from camps and competitions to training courses and professional development.
Expand the Teacher or Director training toggles to view our schedule.
Youth
See below for a list of our Youth events. For recurring events such as the Thursday drop-in, only the next event is shown. To view later events in the series, click on the event title, then select ‘series’.
Dorking, RH5 6DA United Kingdom
Loughborough, LE11 2DU United Kingdom
Lichfield, WS13 8QT United Kingdom
Teacher Training
Each Club Teacher Essentials course combines an online Part 1 with a face-to-face Part 2. Click on the course title to go to the bookings page hosted by EBU, or on either part for full timings and location.
Director Training
See below for our range of Director Training courses. Click on the course title to go to the bookings page hosted by EBU, or on either part for full timings and location.
Click below to view our partners and some of the deals we have in place for juniors and EBTA members
Latest news
Health and Wellbeing Research
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Research: The Sociology of Bridge
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Funbridge Partnership: Special offers available
As part of an exciting new partnership with Funbridge, a popular bridge-playing platform, EBED has secured special offers for EBTA teachers and their students, as well as EBU Junior Members!
National Schools Championship 2025
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Great news for IntoBridge fans!
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Would you like to help set the future of our wonderful game of bridge?
EBED, the charity with responsibility for developing the game, is looking for new Trustees. You…