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.

Virgin announced in january that it was. 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 rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles.

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. Kensington roof gardens an oasis of calm in the heart of central london. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. 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 southeast corner of the roof affords a beautiful view out over kensington toward chelsea. It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.