The Roof Garden Kensington High Street London

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 garden kensington high street london.

Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The rest of the roof has a variety of gardens colonnades some with seating and a variety of architectural styles. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. 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.

You enter on derry street just off kensington high street. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. They re free to visit and are typically open to the. 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.

Set amidst 1 5 acres of stunning rooftop gardens 100 feet above kensington high street there s no better place to celebrate the weekend. It even has a little pond containing flamingos and ducks. The roof gardens has now closed. 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.