Illustrated Maps

 Emma Metcalfe designs and illustrates bespoke hand drawn maps which are perfect for museums, castles, visitor attractions and publishers.
Emma provides a full creative service, working with you to create beautifully illustrated bespoke maps which meet your requirements perfectly.
  • ​Visitor maps and site plans for museums, galleries and visitor attractions
  • Illustrated garden and grounds maps for historic houses
  • Fun 'cartoon' maps for children and families
  • Hand-drawn pen and ink maps
  • Maps for publishing

Illustrated Maps Portfolio

Simple and colourful parkland and estate map of Hughenden Manor hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Simple illustrated visitor map for National Trust Hughenden Manor
18th century style Georgian map of city of London hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
18th century style City of London map
Cathedral interior site map plan cutaway for wayfinding visitor map hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Illustrated map/site plan of the interior of Peterborough Cathedral
Illustrated cemetery parkland site visitor orientation large format sign board map hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Illustrated site map of a historic cemetery showcasing wildlife
Simple and colourful parkland and estate map of Kedleston Hall hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Simple illustrator site map for National Trust Kedleston Hall (detail)
Children's cartoon map of seaside park leisure attraction by children's illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Colourful and fun family leisure trail map of Rhyl Drift Park
18th century style Georgian map of town of Worcester hand drawn by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
18th century style map of the town of Worcester (detail)
Hand-drawn illustrated railway line map simple black line by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Simple hand drawn map of heritage railway line
Visitor orientation map for heritage attraction by map illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Illustrated visitor map of Cromford Mills
Whimsical tourism map of road trip travelling journey through Scotland visiting whisky distilleries by illustrator Emma Metcalfe
Map capturing essence of trip through Scotland for editorial piece
Simple black and white line sketch hand drawn style map for Sheffield Open Studios event
Simple hand drawn walking map for Open Studios event
Fun decorative children's map of Castle Howard historic house, gardens & grounds
Whimsical yet detailed children's map of the grounds at Castle Howard
Whether you require an orientation map to help visitors find their way around, or a lively trail map to appeal to children, Emma would be happy to discuss your project.

​Emma provides a tailor-made service: all maps are hand drawn, with professional quality artwork. Maps are coloured using pencils, watercolours and/or digital colour.

​Emma can design a bespoke map to your specific requirements, such as maps for signage, guidebooks, publishing, local town maps, heritage walk maps, festival maps, local area maps, city maps, souvenir maps, decorative maps, garden maps, wildlife park maps and even treasure maps!

​Emma has recently illustrated bespoke tourism maps, editorial maps to accompany magazine articles and even maps of whisky distilleries!

​Contact Emma for an informal chat about your map requirements.

Emma offers professional quality artwork, meticulous attention to detail and a friendly down-to-earth service.
​ ​All from a trusted heritage sector specialist.