Kensington Roof Gardens Club Closed

The grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store.

Kensington roof gardens club closed.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. 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 roof gardens is a unique rooftop nightclub besides the kensington high street also known as kensington roof garden. In may of 1938 the garden opened to the public which took two years to build.

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. 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. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. Getty images london iconic party venue kensington roof gardens announced on tuesday it will close suddenly because it is struggling to remain profitable.

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. Kensington roof gardens an oasis of calm in the heart of central london. 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. A host of stars have been snapped at the venue.

The club has 1 5 acres of beautiful garden on the sixth floor and this is a view that will make you breathe. The kensington roof gardens and gilgamesh both in london closed this month and bushey country club in hertfordshire is due to shut down in april. The glamorous rooftop nightclub and restaurant which is located above kensington high street has been run by sir richard branson s virgin group for 37 years but will close imminently.