Discover Data Licence

The Discover Data Licence gives an indication of what the data will be like.

You may be interested in this licence if you are a private individual, new customer, social entrepreneur, or represent a social group or start up company. You can use the data for your internal evaluation and testing purposes only. You cannot develop or demonstrate the data. It is free of charge and can be used as long as you adhere to the terms in the link below.

By downloading any of the following datasets you agree to be bound by the ‘Discover’ Data Licence terms and conditions [PDF].

If you have any comments or queries on the sample data please email innovation@ordnancesurvey.co.uk

Please click on the links below to access data for your chosen format. All sample data is of the same area in Exeter for ease of comparison.

OS MasterMap | Vector data | Raster data

If you want to get more information, complete a quote request or find the order forms please click on the relevant link on our Products Page or click on the images for each product below.

OS MasterMap®

The data layers that work together to provide a comprehensive mapping database.

By downloading any of the following datasets you agree to be bound by the ‘Discover’ Data Licence terms and conditions [PDF].

Raster Data

Raster data a is static image map that provides a clear geographical representation of an area.  These can be used in Desktop Publishing packages.

By downloading any of the following datasets you agree to be bound by the ‘Discover’ Data Licence terms and conditions [PDF].

Vector Data

This type of data must be used with additional software that can read and present all the information connected to the map data such as address, date of change, boundary type,  height and many other features and attributes.

By downloading any of the following datasets you agree to be bound by the ‘Discover’ Data Licence terms and conditions [PDF].