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 roof gardens kensington.
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.
Located on an art deco office block the roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and the kensington roof gardens is a 6 000 m2 exotic urban oasis situated six floors and 100 feet above kensington high street.
The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa.
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.
They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
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.
Virgin announced in january that it was closing the.
Access to the building is via derry street which branches off kensington high street.
The roof gardens is located at 99 kensington high street london w8 5sa.
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.
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.
After 37 years in an ever changing london market and in the face of unpredictable market conditions and a challenge to remain profitable the decision was taken to.
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.
The views and atmosphere at the roof garden are first class.