Kensington Roof Gardens Hours

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 hours.

The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. 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. The garden covers 1 5 acres and are 100ft above street level. At 1 5 acres kensington roof gardens is the largest roof garden in the whole of europe.

1930s in the 1930s trevor bowen the vice president of barkers the kensington department store that owned the site and constructed the building in 1932 commissioned ralph hancock a leading. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store. The roof gardens cover 1 5 acres on top of the former derry and toms building on kensington high street making it the largest roof garden in europe.

At kensington gazebos we offer only the best materials when it comes to our fully furnished luxurious cedar outdoor cedar rooms. We can help you build an entertaining and relaxing space to be enjoyed in any weather based on your individual needs. 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 gardens have been owned by richard branson s virgin group since 1981.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. It has ponds bridges walks trees shrubs and sitting areas. 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. 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.

Camilla mary rose march 24 2014. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings. The club is located on a 6th floor with 1 5 acres of beautiful gardens and a view that will take your breath away. Also it has a schedule of opening times very good.

The roof gardens has now closed.