Patrick is CEO at Vespucci Adventures, which perhaps sounds a bit more glamorous than it is, but when you are only a small team, everyone gets a fancy title! He spends his day-to-day trying to persuade people to get outside and to enjoy the beautiful nature that we have on our doorstep. He grew up on a farm and then moved to Canada, where he really got a taste for outdoor adventures.

“Moving to London, I was surprised by the incredible amount of green spaces there are around the city. I thought there would be parks, but I didn’t expect there to be such an amazing variety of spaces, with lakes, gardens, wild scrubland and forests. It’s phenomenal how diverse some of the green spaces in London are. 

The seasonal array of nature is so unique and offers stunning viewing all year round, however, the cherry blossom in Springtime is seriously special, as are the Swallows in September when they gather in vast numbers before migrating.

‘The real beauty comes from the exploration and discovery of different parts. Feel free to use my route as a guide but do stray away from my path and find alternative routes. There are so many quiet pockets in Regent’s Park, and I encourage you to explore the narrow pathways that often lead to secret gardens or perfect picnic spots.”