In this article, the authors describe how pupils can benefit from some unusual and exciting free resources of geomatics.org.uk. Geomatics.org.uk is a project that provides free resources to support teaching and learning in a variety of subjects including maths and geography, often in a cross-curricular way. Via the project website, it is possible, free of charge, to borrow modern, professional surveying equipment, thus putting 21st century technology into the hands of students and providing exciting, kinesthetic learning opportunities. (Contains 1 table and 3 notes.)