Christmas Day walk experience to inspire others, The Thames Path Sketch Journal

Why more people are adding ‘Christmas Walk’ to the list of traditions this year
Research shows that getting out into nature is good for us, reduces the risk of a family argument on Christmas Day, and can help burn off the excess calories. One 2019 university study even found that a walk in the local area boosts mood as much as Christmas – so walking AT Christmas surely offers double the benefits!
Author, artist and designer, Charles Leon, shares his Christmas Day walk experiences to inspire others.
A book cover of a sketch journalDescription automatically generatedChristmas, it’s a time for indulgence… often over-indulgence. Let’s face it, it’s not only the turkey that is left feeling stuffed come Christmas Day. Successful designer, author, artist, and international speaker, Charles Leon, believes that the perfect antidote to feeling like a Christmas pudding is a nice stroll in the fresh air on Christmas Day (and/or Christmas Eve and Boxing Day!). The National Trust estimates that 43 million people will go for a walk in the UK over the Christmas period! Here, Charles shares his own family experiences of the ‘Christmas stroll’ and inspiration behind his latest beautiful book: The Thames Path Sketch Journal: From Hampton Court to Tower Bridge (out now, this book makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves London, architecture, history, walking etc).
This captivating new book is so much more than a series of sketches; it’s a love letter to London’s ever-evolving architectural landscape. Wander along the Thames through Charles’s eyes, from the majestic Hampton Court to the iconic Tower Bridge, with each page offering a fresh perspective and stunning, hand-drawn sketches that tell the story.
Are you a London lover, a keen walker, an art enthusiast, or a bookworm? Then this stunning new book is for you! Get ready to embark on a visual journey through the heart of London with a brand-new illustrated masterpiece: The Thames Path Sketch Journal: The Thames Path From Hampton Court to Tower Bridge (https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/the-thames-path-sketch-journal/9781399991346).
The Christmas Walk: A Family Tradition – By Charles Leon