Kensington Roof Gardens Closes

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.

Kensington roof gardens closes.

The grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. Since virgin took over the lease in 1981 kensington roof gardens has played host to weddings and concerts but it s also gained notoriety as one of london s most famous party venues often featuring the rich and famous. The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store.

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. A host of stars have been snapped at the venue. Though the kensington roof gardens have been closed for several years there is some hope that the beautiful london destination will be re opened to the public at some point during 2020 in the form of a member s club or fine dining restaurant.

Kensington roof gardens one of london s most iconic venues has closed as owner sir richard branson says it is struggling to make money. 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.