The Roof Gardens London Kensington

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 london kensington.

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. It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks. You enter on derry street just off kensington high street. Though the kensington roof gardens have been closed for several years there is some hope that the beautiful london destination will be re opened to the public at some point during 2020 in the form of a member s club or fine dining restaurant.

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. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. The roof gardens has now closed. Information is pretty slim on the ground but we re excited to hear that one of london s most notorious rooftop spots could soon be back within reach of the public.

The southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. Virgin announced in january that it was.