Celebrate the rich maritime heritage of Whitehaven, Cumbria with this striking low-poly digital illustration. Designed in a modern travel-poster style, this artwork blends bold geometric shapes with a vibrant yet balanced colour palette to capture the town’s historic harbour, iconic landmarks, and coastal charm.
The composition flows naturally from sky to hills to harbour, telling Whitehaven’s story through recognisable architecture, nautical elements, and subtle references to its rum-trading past. Clean, polished, and wall-art ready, this piece is perfect for anyone with a connection to the town or a love for contemporary illustrated landscapes.
Landmarks Featured
The Beacon – standing proudly above the town
Whitehaven Harbour – the heart of the illustration
Tall sailing ships – referencing Whitehaven’s trading history
The Rum Story building – symbolising the town’s rum and maritime legacy
Historic church spire and townscape
Castle / historic ruins overlooking the harbour
Each landmark is stylised but instantly recognisable, carefully arranged to create a cohesive and meaningful scene.
Perfect for…
Whitehaven locals and former residents
Lovers of Cumbria and coastal towns
Modern home interiors and gallery walls
Travel-poster and low-poly art collectors
Housewarming, birthday, or leaving-town gifts
Anyone with a personal connection to Whitehaven’s history