Debbie Draws Maps

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Debbie Draws Maps I’m a Sevenoaks based graphic designer with a passion for illustrating my local surroundings and beyond! Hello and thankyou for visiting my page!

I specialise in creating illustrated maps which can be personalised to feature your very own best bits of Sevenoaks. I am a graphic designer and a mum to two young boys. Like everyone else in the country, Covid19 has turned my regular routine on its head! I'm no longer commuting into the London office, or rushing back to pick up the little ones before bedtime. I may miss the hustle and bustle of London life, but this pandemic has given me the opportunity to slow down a little, enjoy time with my family and fully explore my home town. And I am SO grateful to live in Sevenoaks! After downloading the ordnance survey app, dragging the boys out on daily walks (much bribery was required!) we have stomped our way all over Sevenoaks and discovered so many amazing places. I am now quietly confident that they may even enjoy some of our picnic walks (...the whingeing and requests for piggyback rides has significantly reduced, which I'm counting as a win!). I started sketching the maps of Sevenoaks; illustrating my family's favourite spots to ensure we don't forget this special time. I am now starting to work on another series of maps, so please keep an eye out for new prints and cards. Please get in contact if you have any requests/suggestions for new maps or would like me to create your own bespoke illustrations.

I’ve had a lovely few days away in the Lake District, where it was feeling quite a bit more Autumnal than Kent. I’m very...
11/10/2026

I’ve had a lovely few days away in the Lake District, where it was feeling quite a bit more Autumnal than Kent. I’m very slowly working on my Lakes map (at this rate it will be completed in 2032) but I thought I’d share some of my favourite places for anyone planning a visit. My trips generally revolve around long walks, followed by lots of cake and pub food (if I’m being entirely honest the walks are thrown in to justify the cake being devoured).
My top eateries are: Chester’s - Skelwith Bridge, Baldry’s -Grasmere, the Wainwright Inn - Elterwater, Tacos Del Sol - Ambleside and the Force Cafe - Ambleside

Ide Hill is the highest village in Kent, sitting at around 800 feet (244 metres) above sea level on the Greensand Ridge,...
19/09/2026

Ide Hill is the highest village in Kent, sitting at around 800 feet (244 metres) above sea level on the Greensand Ridge, offering spectacular panoramic views across the Kent Weald.
When Ann from the Ide Hill Community Shop asked me to create an illustrated map of the surrounding area, I was absolutely delighted! This is one of my family’s favourite places to walk and we’ve made so many happy memories here over the years. From wandering through the bluebells in Stubbs Wood, to sledging in the snow, climbing the hill up to Emmetts Garden and stopping to take in the view from Octavia Hill’s Seat, there’s always something to enjoy.
The seat commemorates Octavia Hill who was a social reformer and one of the three founders of the National Trust, which was set up to preserve places of historic interest and natural beauty for the enjoyment of the British public. Hill believed that green spaces should be available to everyone, particularly the urban poor. She was the first person to coin the term ‘green belt’, which describes areas of open space left undeveloped to protect the countryside from the pressures of expansion. She also worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor in overcrowded housing. Hill bought and managed run-down properties in London, improving their cleanliness and condition while keeping rents affordable. She believed that better housing and access to nature could improve people’s health, happiness and independence. Her work influenced later housing reform, social welfare and conservation, leaving a lasting impact on English society.
So if you ever find yourself in the area, I highly recommend a walk starting from the Ide Hill community cafe, where you can stock up on home made cake and coffee. Then head towards Emmett’s Garden, through the woods (parallel to Ide Hill rd). You will soon reach Octavia’s bench, where you can take a moment to enjoy the view overlooking Bough Beech Reservoir, before continuing your journey through fields and forests.

Ide Hill tea towels are sold out, but will be back in stock in October at the Community shop.

My biggest map to date! Measuring in at over 7m wide and 5m high. I was so nervous about this one going up, but thankful...
05/09/2026

My biggest map to date! Measuring in at over 7m wide and 5m high. I was so nervous about this one going up, but thankfully it was printed and installed beautifully, and most importantly I hadn’t made any spelling mistakes (hurrah!!)
I was tasked with creating an inviting, contemporary mural for the reception lounge of a new property development in Maidenhead. The brief was an opportunity for me to create something bold and playful, so I designed this HUGE map highlighting landmarks in Maidenhead and the surrounding areas, specifically along the River Thames. It was also a great chance to explore a new creative style that I knew would work really well in this space. So I set about planning the layout and sketching individual landmarks in a thick black outline, before adding interspersed pops of colours to bring the piece to life. I loved the process and am delighted to have been given the opportunity to create an artwork on this scale. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but seeing the finished mural installed made it all worthwhile!

Here is a recent commissioned map of Cape Clear Island, situated off the south-west coast of County Cork, Ireland. It is...
16/07/2026

Here is a recent commissioned map of Cape Clear Island, situated off the south-west coast of County Cork, Ireland. It is the southernmost inhabited part of the country, with a population of less than 150 people. Despite its small size, this Irish-speaking island has so much to offer.
Each year, Cape Clear welcomes visitors from around the world for its renowned Storytelling Festival, Irish language school, bird observatory, and spectacular walking trails. A stroll across the island takes you past fragrant lavender fields, a gin distillery, and even a goat farm.
Cape Clear also holds a special place in my heart. My maternal grandad, Eugene Daly, grew up on the island before leaving as a young man to find work on the mainland. I was fortunate enough to visit recently and see the farmhouse where he was raised.
We were lucky to experience the island on a beautiful warm summer’s day, although I’ve heard it can be pretty wild and windy at other times of the year! As part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, its dramatic landscape is all part of its charm.
I can’t wait to return to Cape Clear to explore more of this incredible island. And a huge thank you to , who kindly stock this map!

Did you know that today marks 60 years since Chartwell first opened to the public on 22 June 1966?To celebrate this mile...
22/06/2026

Did you know that today marks 60 years since Chartwell first opened to the public on 22 June 1966?
To celebrate this milestone, the National Trust has organised special tours, displays, and a weekend of commemorative events at Chartwell.
It was a privilege to work with the Chartwell team on this occasion, creating their 60th anniversary logo and exhibition signage to help tell the story of six decades of welcoming visitors to this remarkable historic site.

Thankyou for featuring me in your Arts Issue this month!!
09/06/2026

Thankyou for featuring me in your Arts Issue this month!!

31/05/2026

Suffolk is an amazing county to spend a sunny holiday with the family! We luckily dodged the intensity of the heat last week as we had a lovely cool breeze by the coast. Loads of swimming, crabbing, rambling and good food-a perfect week 😎

A map I created last year for Russell House… it’s taken me far too long to finally share it!This unique school in Seveno...
20/05/2026

A map I created last year for Russell House… it’s taken me far too long to finally share it!
This unique school in Sevenoaks offers an incredible range of facilities, from dedicated outdoor learning spaces and expansive sports grounds to playgrounds and individual buildings tailored to each stage of learning. Russell House manages to feel warm, welcoming and full of character, with a real sense of fun throughout-making it a joy to illustrate!

27/04/2026

Spring has sprung and I’m loving it! I really think this is the best time of year in England; it’s bliss and I want to be outside as much as possible. Just a shame I have to do some work too.
We had a great Easter break with a quick trip up to my home from home, the Lake District. Whilst it wasn’t quite as warm up there (but we went prepared, so was no problem for us!) we made the most of the time with some great walks, loads of cake and a trip to , home to the largest pencil in the world! I was able to stock up on some new materials and get sketching. We even spotted a couple of red squirrels outside our cabin, and some deer (but my kids see plenty of these locally so weren’t so impressed).
I’ve just had a great long walk , where the bluebell are still out in the woods. Fingers crossed the weather stays sunny and mild -perhaps with a few night time showers for my grass and plants.

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