Future Of Kensington Roof Gardens

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Future of kensington roof gardens.

The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. Late on 2 january the independent announced that virgin limited edition would imminently close the the roof gardens commonly known as kensington roof gardens and its babylon restaurant which richard branson s virgin has run for 37 years. The newspaper urged all friends of the venue to rush over for a last drink. However less than three hours later the roof gardens tweeted that it.

The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard. The roof garden formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and kensington roof gardens is a roof garden covering 6000 m2 1 5 acres on top of the former derry toms building on kensington high street in central london in the royal borough of kensington and chelsea.

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 roof gardens has now closed. 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. Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in.

The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store. 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. 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.

The roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens an. 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. Since the 1980s the garden has been used as a restaurant and club.