Kensington Roof Gardens In Winter

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.

Kensington roof gardens in winter.

They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings. 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. Let us tell you a secret tucked away in the back streets of leafy kensington you ll forget that you re still in central london.

Floor to ceiling glass dizzying views heating for the winter and protection from the elements. A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens. 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. 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. Welcome to olympia s first rooftop bar. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. 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.

Kensington roof gardens 99 kensington high st london. 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. It s a little bit of paradise. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa.

But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard. Kensington gardens and palace in winter. Virgin announced in january that it was. 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.

44 0207 937 7994. 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.