British Geological Survey
Crowmarsh Gifford
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British Geological Survey
BGS Wallingford
Maclean Building
Crowmarsh Gifford
OX10 8BB
Contact:
Hydrogeologist (Schools Liason Officer)
Telephone:
+44 (0)1491 692408
Fax:
+44 (0)1491 692345
Website:
www.bgs.ac.uk
Email:
kjgr@bgs.ac.uk
Contact: Kate Griffiths, Schools Liason Contact - Wallingford
Description
Founded in 1835, the British Geological Survey (BGS) is the United Kingdom's premier centre for earth science information and expertise. The BGS offers a range of popular publications, educational events and resources. The BGS is a member of SETNET and participant in the Science and Engineering Ambassadors scheme.
Click here for information and resources for schools and colleges, lifelong learners or anyone with an interest in geology for educational or leisure purposes.
Click here to search BGS datasets using GeoIndex; a map-based index of information that has been collected or hobtained from other sources.
Click here to Make-a-Map, an interactive geological map of the British Isles. It is intended for amateur geologists, students and teachers looking for an overview of the geology of the British Isles.
Click here for links to other educational earth science resources and to resources for schools at other NERC research centres.
Additional information
- Location details
- Located on Benson Lane clearly signposted from main road in Crowmarsh Gifford (See address). Location details and directions on website.
- Description of site
- BGS is a scientific research centre Part of Natural Environment Research Council NERC http://www.nerc.ac.uk
- Thames resources
- Geology and well records for wells, boreholes and springs in the Thames area that have been made in the past or at present for water supply or investigation purposes. Projects investigating Groundwater flooding in the Thames Valley (Oxford and parts of Henley). BGS is in the process of constructing a 3D computer geological model of parts of the Thames area to help understand the geology around London and beyond for research and commercial purposes.
- Number of programmes offered to schools
- No programmes offered specifically. Usually the site runs a National Science Week programme in March, which is attended by local schools. During Science Week, a number of activities for KS2 and KS3 students are offered, for example, interactive experiments focusing on environmental issues. Science week normally also involves a public open day.BGS has experience in school visits and practical science demonstrations on the subject of geology and hydrogeology for primary and seconday children and general public.
- Opening hours
- 9:00 - 5:00
- Opening hour notes
- No standard opening hours. Public access is by prior arrangement with a member of staff, and access depends on the purpose of the visit. Contact Schools Liaison Officer for any further information. Reception 9.00 to 17.00
- Family admission
- N/A
- School admission
- N/A
- Shop
- No
- Cafe/Lunch facilities
- Yes if visits are privately arranged
- Possible number of visitors
- Variable
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilet
- Yes
- Access by public transport
- Bus, Train station 2 miles
- Annual events or regular events
- Science Week Open Day one per year, in March. Aimed at all ages, including adults - free. Includes interactive experiments and demonstrations by scientific staff.