BGS Open Day 2024

The British Geological Survey is a world-leading geological survey and global geoscience organisation, focused on public-good science for government and research to understand earth and environmental processes.We are the UK’s premier provider of objective and authoritative geoscientific data, information and knowledge to help society to use its natural resources responsibly, manage environmental change and be resilient to environmental hazards.

British Geological Survey

The British Geological Survey (BGS) welcomes you to come and explore all things earth science for a fun and interactive FREE family day out!

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General admission for the 2024 BGS Open Day is now fully booked. Thank to you to everyone who has registered for the event. In the event that any attendees are unable to attend we will release these tickets as they become available.---------------------BGS Open Day is back! Join us on 8 June 2024 to explore volcanoes and earthquakes, soils and aquifers, the sea, the sky and everything in between!Geology is all around us and integral to our modern lives in some unexpected and surprising ways. Come along to see some incredible rocks and fossils, and find out how we study these to protect against the effects of climate change.We’ll have a range of hands-on activities, tours and demonstrations to keep both young and old scientists busy, including landslide modelling, gold panning, tsunamis and the enthralling toilet roll of time! There will also be games to enjoy and, of course, the opportunity to meet our amazing BGS scientists, who are helping us to protect our natural environment. The programme will be wide ranging, with something suitable for everyone.While everyone is welcome to visit the BGS Open Day, this year we’re especially keen to invite families with future scientists aged 4 – 12. Spaces are limited so please register for your free ticket(s) in advance to avoid disappointment. Due to limited availability, we are only able to accommodate one morning or one afternoon session per group. Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult. <ul><li>Morning: 10am until 1pm</li><li>Afternoon: 1pm until 4pm</li></ul> Please check our website bgs.ac.uk or follow our social media @britgeosurvey for event updates.Please note that event photography will be taking place during the event. If you have any concerns or would like to ensure that your photo is not taken, then please speak to a member of staff at the event who will be happy to assist.

Accessibility All open areas of the site are wheelchair accessible. Activities will be offered inside and outside. Inside surfaces include carpeted and linoleum floors; outdoor activities will be on paved surfaces or grass.Additional:<ul><li>hearing induction loops</li><li>access ramps</li><li>lifts (elevators)</li><li>accessible and gender-neutral toilets</li><li>accessible parking</li><li>visual and auditory fire alarms (if a PEEP plan is required, please let us know at the time of booking)</li><li>quiet room for prayer (please indicate if this is needed at the time of booking)</li><li>designated calm space for children with SEND requirements</li><li>BSL interpreter (please indicate if this is needed at the time of booking) </li></ul>

Privacy How the British Geological Survey will use your personal dataThe personal data you give us in this form will be used to manage the 2024 Open Day event and to contact you after the event to ask for any feedback about the Open Day which, if you choose to provide it, will be anonymous. We will hold your details for up to 2 years after the event after which they will be deleted. Your personal data will be handled in line with UK data protection legislation and managed securely. If you would like to know more, including how to exercise your Rights, please see our <a href="https://www.bgs.ac.uk/legal-and-policy/privacy/" title="https://www.bgs.ac.uk/legal-and-policy/privacy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy notice</a>.----------------------------------------Please note that event photography will be taking place during the event. If you have any concerns or would like to ensure that your photo is not taken, then please speak to a member of staff at the event who will be happy to assist.

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