One of the country's 'dullest men' has written a new book about British parks featuring Cassiobury Park.

Paul Rabbitts was last year honoured in a book about Dull Men of Great Britain for his obsession with bandstands, having visited 300 so far.

He even got a tattoo of a Walter Macfarlane bandstand model 279 spandrel on his arm to celebrate his birthday.

The 50-year-old has now penned a book about British Parks which focuses on the social, economic and political history of parks in the UK.

Great British Parks – a celebration, looks at parks recreation, landscape design, architecture, sculpture and the urban environment.

Rabbitts’ makes sure to describe the importance that each park plays within each community.

The qualified landscape architect is also Watford Borough Council’s head of parks.

He said: "I’ve had great fun visiting lots of parks and finding out all about them.

"Cassiobury Park is a strong favourite and I have the great pleasure of helping the team here in Watford restore and protect it for future generations.

"This book is a celebration of our great history and the importance that parks have played in our society.

"Watford Borough Council’s contribution shows the value that it places in looking after our heritage."

The book will be available from June. Paul is donating his commission from the book to his favourite charities.

Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill said: "We are pleased to be contributing to such a great resource featuring Watford’s favourite park.

"Park lovers everywhere will be able to get a copy this summer and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy."