Kensington Roof Top Gardens

1930s in the 1930s trevor bowen the vice president of barkers the kensington department store that owned the site and constructed the building in 1932 commissioned ralph hancock a leading.

Kensington roof top gardens. 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. It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks. The rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles. 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.

Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. Virgin announced in january that it was. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.

The roof gardens has now closed. 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. 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. You enter on derry street just off kensington high street.

A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens. The southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea. 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. When billionaire richard branson decided that he couldn t afford the bills any more the waning club and restaurant shut shop but we hear that a new tenant.

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. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.