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About BGS
To find out more about BGS and the services we offer, please use the quick links provided on this page.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, the BGS Enquiries Team are the main point of contact will be happy to help with your request.
Contact BGS Enquiries
E-mail: enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Telephone: 0115 936 3143
Enquiries
British Geological Survey
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5GG
Quick links
BGS has a wide range of datasets and wants to increase access to these by publishing as many as possible under OpenGeoscience. OpenGeoscience is a free service where you can view maps, download data, scans, photos and other information. The services available under OpenGeoscience are listed below, and include:
- view geology data through the Geology of Britain map window and as WMS
- search and download photos from the GeoScenic geological photo archive
- view our published paper maps and sections from 1832 to 2014 and publications from 1835 to the present
Please find information on the following hazards via the links below:
Shrink swell
We have a wide selection of maps, reports and other products available. For more information please visit the links below:
Find out more about licensing BGS data and resellers
We welcome feedback, good or bad, from customers and stakeholders on the quality of the products and services that we offer — tell us what you think.
The BGS, as part of UKRI, is committed to meeting its obligations under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004, both of which came into operation in January 2005.
Find out more about contacting enquiries with FOI and EIR requests.
Further information about contacting BGS
Offices and locations
Find out more about our offices and facilities located across the UK.
BGS Geology Shops
BGS operate three Geology Shops which sell a range of minerals, fossils, jewellery, educational items and field equipment.
BGS Intellectual Property Rights
Our intention is to balance the safe retention and control of national geoscience databases and geological information, with the need to release information openly.
Press Office
The Press Office handles all aspects of press, public engagement and external affairs at the BGS. If you are a member of the media and would like to speak to one of our scientists, please get in touch.
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Working with us
BGS is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to embrace a culture of inclusivity and flexibility.
Our data and services
The BGS offers a range of services and information for businesses, home-owners, policy-makers and the general public.