The Roof Gardens Kensington

Access to the building is via derry street which branches off kensington high street.

The roof gardens kensington. Kensington roof gardens is a private roof garden covering 6 000 square metres on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london. 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. Closed as of january 2018 virgin limited edition the most recent leaseholder was not able to reach an agreement with the freeholder about renewal of the lease. 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.

Virgin announced in january that it was closing the. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings. 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. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa.

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable to reach an agreement with the freeholder about renewal of the lease. The roof gardens is located at 99 kensington high street london w8 5sa. 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. 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.

The attention to detail including heaters and big soft blankets on the roof to wrap yourselves in during the uk s cold period are first class looking directly at st paul s with a cocktail in your hand in dec on the. High street kensington use journey planner to plan your route by public transport. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.