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.
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Access to the building is via derry street which branches off kensington high street.
Kensington roof gardens is one of london s best known party venues alamy images events and things to do kensington roof gardens set to be restored to its former glory by early 2020.
And while the roof gardens saw major success in their 37 year ownership under the virgin brand 2018 saw branson take a step away from flamingos and foliage leaving the sky high space to simmer.
The roof gardens is located at 99 kensington high street london w8 5sa.
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.
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The roof gardens has now closed.
Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.
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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.
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.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
Did he turn it in to a rooftop restaurant bar and events space worthy of some of london s most sought after parties.