Engaging wider audiences

We aim to foster a general public more engaged with geography and more informed about our changing world and the challenges it faces.

"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" - Michael Palin, the Society's Immediate Past President

Discovering Britain »

Discovering Britain offers an opportunity to explore Britain’s many and diverse landscapes through story-led walks.

Have you ever found yourself on an airplane gazing out of the cabin window in wonder at the world thousands of feet below?

Britain from the Air »

Britain as you have never seen it before. 100 huge images of our natural and built landscapes.

Thought-provoking talks on geographical issues focusing on the important challenges of the 21st century.

Exploring the subject of geography through exhibitions on contemporary and historical contexts.

Join in the race to find local connections to all of the 206 Nations taking part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Learn more about and see highlights of the Society's unique geographical collections through our showcases and talks from researchers.

Promoting geography to the wider public across England and Wales through inspiring talks by expert speakers.

Promoting the understanding of the world's peoples, places and environments, our travel events aim to engage people in their travel destinations.