Kensington Roof Gardens In Winter

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.

Kensington roof gardens in winter.

Walk among mediterranean trees of the spanish gardens mingle with the resident birds in the english woodland garden and find shade under the parasols in the tudor garden. But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard. The roof gardens has now closed. 44 0207 937 7994.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. Floor to ceiling glass dizzying views heating for the winter and protection from the elements. Our secret garden also features five exclusive dining pods and a covered terrace where you can celebrate with drinks enjoy a spot of afternoon tea or indulge in a tasting menu. 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 s a little bit of paradise. Kensington gardens and palace in winter. A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens. 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.

Welcome to olympia s first rooftop bar. Kensington roof gardens 99 kensington high st london. Virgin announced in january that it was. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.

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. Kensington gardens one of the royal parks has formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds and it covers 275 acres of land. Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in. Set high up on the roof of a seven story building the roof gardens in kensington is a fabulous place to escape from the crowds and chaos of london at street level.

Tours are free but it s worth calling ahead to book as the gardens are often rented out for private events 6. 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.