Learn Bridge
Bridge is often described as the king of card games. You can learn the basics in an afternoon, but enjoy a lifetime of challenge, discovery and play.
Explore ways to learn in person or online... and at your own pace.
Find your way into bridge
Choose the route that best matches how you want to start learning.
Why play bridge?
Bridge is more than a card game. It is sociable, strategic and endlessly absorbing — easy to start, but rich enough to keep challenging you for a lifetime.
People play bridge for many different reasons: to meet others, keep their minds active, enjoy friendly competition, or share a hobby across generations.
"Bridge is utterly compulsive once it has got hold of you. It isn’t too hard to learn and you can take it on at any level that you want.
The big problem is that very soon after you start you want to be brilliant."
Social
Play with a partner, meet people and join a club community.
Stimulating
Use logic, memory, judgement and communication.
Strategic
Combine teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making.
Flexible
Play casually, online, at a club or in competitions.
Lifelong
Keep learning and improving at every stage.
Max Chauvet's 3-minute sketch of bridge
Different ways to play
Bridge can be played casually at home, socially in clubs, online, or competitively in duplicate and teams events.
Explore learning routes
Find practical next steps, resources and routes into the game.
Learn in person
Many people learn bridge through local clubs, teachers, schools and community groups. Learning face-to-face is social, supportive and a great way to meet other players.
Find a teacher
Structured beginner lessons with experienced bridge teachers.
Find a club
Discover classes, local teachers and potential bridge partners
University bridge
Many students discover bridge in university clubs and beginner sessions.
Structured learning - Bridge For All
EBED's Bridge for All programme provides structured routes into learning bridge through books, courses and guided learning programmes. Courses are available in both traditional weekly and intensive fast-track formats. Some learners study independently, while others use the materials alongside lessons or supervised sessions.
A traditional week-by-week beginners course.
Improvers' material for players to develop further.
An accelerated route for faster learners and returning players.
We recognise that people have different learning styles. Watch this video to help choose the pace that works for you, or take a look at the preview below. Further previews are available in our store.
Preview a sample book
After your first course
Many learners continue through supervised sessions, improver courses and local club play. Some move on to Continuing Bridge, while others simply enjoy social or online bridge with friends.
Learn online
Bridge can now be learnt, practised and played online in many different ways. Some players prefer structured online courses, while others enjoy live lessons, practice apps or video tutorials.
Online learning can work alongside face-to-face lessons or provide a complete route into the game from home.
Online courses
Structured beginner lessons and interactive learning materials.
Examples: No Fear Bridge | New Tricks
Live online lessons
Teacher-led lessons, supervised sessions and online club learning.
Platforms: RealBridge | IntoBridge | BBO
Practise & play
Practise hands, play socially or compete online at any time.
Examples: Funbridge | BBO | IntoBridge
Videos & tutorials
Watch beginner guides, expert commentary and bridge videos online.
Examples: Great Bridge Links | New Tricks
EBED has promotional offers in place with certain online providers. More information about our online bridge partnerships and resources can be found here.
Young players
EBED helps to promote and support youth bridge across England. We provide activities, resources and opportunities designed to help young people discover bridge, learn to play and continue developing as social or competitive players.
We run a Junior Award Scheme as a structured pathway of learning objectives and milestones, with materials designed to help learners or teachers.
Our Youth section includes information about school and university bridge, residential bridge camps, supervised online sessions and junior training squads. Click here to take a look.
Books & resources
Bridge players enjoy a wide range of books, guides and practice materials to support their learning. Some are designed for complete beginners, while others help players practise, improve or explore new ideas. For real enthusiasts, there are countless books on theory and method.
Many EBED learning materials are available through the Bridge Warehouse, alongside a broader range of bridge books and accessories.
Coursebooks
Structured beginner and improver books linked to Bridge for All and Fast Track learning.
Practice & improve
Practice books, supervised-play materials and exercises designed to reinforce learning.
Examples:
Bridge aids & guides
Reference cards, flippers and quick guides designed to support newer players at the table.
Examples