Royal Geographical Society

Society open by appointment only

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and advice from government on social distancing and working from home, the building is only open on appointment with the venue hire team.

Please note that our access to the post is very limited, and we apologise for the delay in responding to any post you send us.

Where to find us

Accessibility at the Society

Wheelchair spaces and an induction loop are available in the Ondaatje Theatre.
Personal assistants or carers can usually be accommodated at events (please let the event organiser know in advance).
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
An accessible toilet is available.

Please contact us in advance of visiting if you have any queries about the Society's facilities.

Underground stations

South Kensington (Piccadilly, District and Circle Lines): 11 minutes*, 0.7km

Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line): 15 minutes*, 1.0km

Gloucester Road (Piccadilly, District and Circle Lines): 17 minutes*, 1.2km

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Mainline stations

Paddington Railway Station (Hammersmith & City, District, Circle and Bakerloo Lines): 28 minutes*, 1.8km

Victoria Railway Station (Victoria, District and Circle Lines): 37 minutes*, 2.5km

Marylebone Railway Station (Bakerloo Line): 42 minutes*, 2.8km

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Bus routes

9: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Aldwych/Hammersmith)

23: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Great Western Road/Hammersmith)

52: Exhibition Road/Royal Albert Hall (from Willesden/Victoria)

452: Royal Albert Hall (from Kensal Rise/Vauxhall)

Visiting the Society

Society open by appointment only

Where to find us

Accessibility at the Society