Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Geographical Staff
Where to watch next year’s ‘Eclipse of the Century’
From aurora borealis to a total lunar eclipse, 2025 is packed with celestial events – find out where you have the best chance of seeing them
Peter Beard’s photographs of Africa’s disappearing wildlife
American photographer, artist, diarist and conservationist Peter Beard's work documents the dramatic transformation of Africa’s landscapes and wildlife
August 2026 Geographical crossword
Can you complete Geographical's August 2026 crossword puzzle? The first correct crossword selected at random wins a copy of The Royal Geographical Society’s Atlas of the World, worth £75
July 2026 Geographical crossword
Can you complete Geographical's July 2026 crossword puzzle? The first correct crossword selected at random wins a copy of The Royal Geographical Society’s Atlas of the World, worth £75
On The Ground: Cloudtown, the village at the heart of the AI gold rush
In Episode 4 of On the Ground, we investigate the sudden surge of data centres planned for England's Green Belt land
Go your own way: Why your next trip should be a self-guided walking or cycling holiday
Yana Tudzharova of The Natural Adventure shares how self-guided walking and cycling tours benefit both travellers and the places they visit
The Major Oak, Robin Hood’s legendary tree, has died
Despite years of tireless conservation, experts say the Major Oak – one of the world's oldest and largest oak trees – has likely died
On The Ground: The Vet and 100 mysterious deaths
In Episode 3 of On the Ground, we report on a string of unusual deaths, and the man who exposed one of the first major environmental scandals
June 2026 Geographical crossword
Can you complete Geographical's June 2026 crossword puzzle? The first correct crossword selected at random wins a copy of The Royal Geographical Society’s Atlas of the World, worth £75
On The Ground episode 2: The world’s oldest forest
In Episode 2 of On the Ground, the new podcast from Geographical, Laura Cole visits the oldest fossilised forest known on Earth
May 2026 Geographical crossword
Can you complete Geographical's May 2026 crossword puzzle? The first correct crossword selected at random wins a copy of The Royal Geographical Society’s Atlas of the World, worth £75
How to attract birds to your garden without bird feeders
Transform your outdoor space into a thriving bird sanctuary by providing natural food sources and essential habitats
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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