Facilities
National Geological Repository
The National Geological Repository (NGR) holds our collections of borehole cores, cuttings, samples, specimens, and related subsurface information from the UK landmass and continental shelf.
Training BGS Geoschool
BGS GeoSchool offers a wide-ranging programme of both field and classroom-based professional development training courses.
BGS Geology Shops
BGS operate three Geology Shops which sell a range of minerals, fossils, jewellery, educational items and field equipment.
Science facilities
Centre for Environmental Geochemistry
The Centre for Environmental Geochemistry focuses on the use of geochemistry in research, training and teaching.
Rock Volume Characterisation Laboratory Cluster
This cluster studies the structural and compositional characterisation of rocks and their constituent parts.
Fluid and Rock Processes Laboratory Cluster
This cluster does research to identify, measure and quantify complex geological and environmental processes essential in the efficient utilisation of natural resources and underground spaces.
Engineering & Geotechnics
Our Engineering and Geotechnical Capability (EGC) leads on the development and application of field and laboratory infrastructure, as well as long-term management of geophysical and geotechnical property data.
Marine operations
BGS have a highly experienced Marine Operations team that have undertaken both scientific and commercial offshore projects around the globe.
UK Geoenergy Observatories
UK Geoenergy Observatories are facilitating a step change in our understanding of geology and our relationship with the underground environment.