Discover four of the District line’s greatest green bits

Never visited this wild, vibrant corner of Richmond Park? Good news – with spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore what is unquestionably one of London’s most beautiful green spaces. Its huge patches of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas will soon be in full bloom, with much more fantastic flora to be found within the 40 acres of woodland. Free

Kingfishers, skylarks and great snipe are among the 120-acre reserve’s feathery inhabitants, with more than 190 other species of animal spotted among the wetlands and woodlands over the years. Free

This twelfth-century church was badly damaged by the Great Fire of London and bombed to bits during World War II. The building remained in a derelict state over subsequent decades, with nature allowed to take over. These days, it's maintained by the City of London, with creeping plants weaving in and out of the hollow window frames. It's one of the most blissfully peaceful spots in the whole city. Free

Okay, so there’s no actual greenery to be found here (except the odd pair of emerald cords), but buying your togs second hand is undeniably a greener way to live. Check out Retromania for a well-curated selection of old-timey garms, Kookie for upcycled accessories, or Cave, with its on-site gallery, for a side of arty oddness.

Did you know? Renovations at Victoria are nearly complete. The station went step-free in October with the addition of seven new lifts!