Keyworth site details

Address and contact details

British Geological Survey
Environmental Science Centre
Nicker Hill
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5GG
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3100
Fax: +44 (0)115 936 3200
enquiries@bgs.ac.uk

Directions by road

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Directions by public transport

The nearest railway stations to BGS are Nottingham, East Midlands Parkway and Loughborough.

Onwards from Nottingham station: Bus service (Keyworth Connection) or taxi.

Onwards from East Midlands Parkway: Taxi ( there is no direct bus service from Ratcliffe-on-Soar to Keyworth).

Onwards from Loughborough station: Taxi (there is no direct bus service from Loughborough to Keyworth).

Visitors staying in Nottingham or West Bridgford can catch a bus to Keyworth, the Keyworth Connection, which runs from the Broadmarsh Bus Station in Nottingham. This bus route travels via Nottingham railway station (the bus stop is just outside the station on the right) through West Bridgford and on to Keyworth.

Meeting rooms and conference facilities

We have meeting rooms and conference facilities at BGS in Keyworth that can be hired by the day or half-day.

Sales desk

Please visit our Geology Shop in the Keyworth reception.

Geological Walk at BGS Keyworth.

Geological Walk

Visitors are welcome to pick up a guide leaflet from Reception and and make a 3-billion-year journey back in time on our Geological Walk:

  • the Walk is normally open from 09.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday (except public holidays and other advertised closures)
  • check the Walk is open before travelling by contacting enquiries@bgs.ac.uk or 0115 936 3143
  • groups of 10 or more should contact enquiries@bgs.ac.uk to 'book in' in advance
  • no dogs (except guide/assistance dogs)
  • pedestrian access only (no bicycles, scooters etc.)
  • staff restaurant closes at 15.00 hrs
  • visitors must sign in at Reception on arrival and sign out on leaving

We offer a limited number of guided tours of the BGS facilities, including the Geological Walk, for groups of 10 or more visitors. For information on dates and availability, please contact David Bailey.

Where to stay

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