Kensington Roof Top Gardens

Currently on hiatus though open occasionally for events is the kensington roof gardens one of london s original and most enchanting examples of sky gardening.

Kensington roof top gardens.

The terraced gardens are easily one of the best secret spots in central london and well worth a visit on any trip to the city. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in.

Virgin announced in january that it was. A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is set to reopen as a world class restaurant or members club by early 2020.

The roof gardens has now closed. It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks. The southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea. The roof gardens cover 1 5 acres on top of the former derry and toms building on kensington high street making it the largest roof garden in europe.

The rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles. Kensington roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and later the roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres 65 000 sq ft on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard.

It played a key part in the london nightlife scene showcasing top djs and live musical talent from across the decades as well as hosting numerous events showbiz parties award ceremonies weddings and dinners in its award winning restaurant babylon. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.