Illustrated Overhead Marina Map
Client: Tingdene Marinas & Boat Sales UK
For information on Farndon Marina please visit TingdeneBoating.com
Farndon Marina offers more than three hundred secure berths in one of the most scenic settings on the United Kingdom’s inland waterways. Located just a short distance from the historic market town of Newark, the marina provides excellent access to key cruising routes while offering the rare opportunity to navigate both inland and tidal waters. The River Trent, the only river in Britain that flows north, gives Farndon Marina a distinctive character and a uniquely varied boating experience. The marina is also home to a well stocked chandlery supplying genuine parts and accessories from leading marine brands.
Escape Key Graphics created this illustrated overhead map to align with the visual style used across Tingdene’s marina portfolio. The map balances clarity with subtle illustration, making it easy to read while still conveying a strong sense of place. Pontoon berths are numbered directly on the artwork, while points of interest are identified with numbered yellow markers. Common amenities are represented with clear, graphic icons, and both the River Trent and the direction toward Newark are labeled directly on the map for added orientation.
As with other Tingdene marina maps, this illustration is based on a detailed three dimensional model built in SketchUp Pro. The artwork was refined in Adobe Photoshop, with final layout and legend design completed in Adobe Illustrator. In addition to guest use, the marina team uses the map as an internal management tool by mounting it as a metal display and applying magnetic labels to indicate the current status of individual berths. This system supports efficient slip management while providing a polished visual reference for staff and visitors alike.
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TINGDENE MARINAS
Tingdene Marinas provides access to some of the most desirable cruising rivers and inland waterways throughout the United Kingdom. Their locations offer high quality facilities, welcoming waterfront bars and restaurants, well equipped boatyards, and knowledgeable marina staff. From narrowboats and barges to riverboats and cruisers, Tingdene Marinas delivers a distinctive boating experience across the UK. Custom illustrated maps like this one help communicate that experience clearly while supporting both customer engagement and operational needs.
The illustrated overhead maps I create for Tingdene Marinas are a practical tool for sales, marketing, and day to day marina management. Designed for clarity and ease of use, the maps present the marina layout in a straightforward overhead view that helps staff, boat owners, and visitors quickly understand slip locations, access routes, amenities, and service areas. Maps like this are commonly used across websites, printed materials, on site signage, and internal management systems, making them a versatile asset for marina operations.
TINGDENE RESIDENTIAL PARKS
Tingdene Residential Parks offer modern, well planned living environments designed exclusively for people over 45 who are seeking a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle. With locations throughout the United Kingdom, their parks are set in a range of attractive coastal, rural, and semi rural settings. Custom illustrated maps like this one help communicate the character and organization of each park while reinforcing Tingdene’s commitment to quality and thoughtful design.
The illustrated overhead maps I create for Tingdene Residential Parks support sales, marketing, and day to day site management. The maps present the park layouts in a clear and accessible overhead view, making it easy for prospective residents, staff, and visitors to understand plot locations, internal roads, green spaces, and shared amenities. Maps like this are commonly used across websites, printed brochures, on site signage, and internal planning tools, making them a flexible resource for both promotion and operations.
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