Future Of Kensington Roof Gardens

Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in.

Future of kensington roof gardens.

The roof gardens has now closed. Kensington roof gardens is shutting down after 37 years kensington roof gardens to close after 37 years of serving up drinks with an iconic view 3662374230 da06903af0 z jpg. The newspaper urged all friends of the venue to rush over for a last drink. A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens.

The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store. Closed as of january 2018 virgin limited edition the most recent leaseholder was not able to reach an agreement with the freeholder about renewal of the lease. However less than three hours later the roof gardens tweeted that it. Located on an art deco office block the roof gardens formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens and the kensington roof gardens is a 6 000 m2 exotic urban oasis situated six floors and 100 feet above kensington high street.

But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard. 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. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.

Since the 1980s the garden has been used as a restaurant and club. 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 plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.

The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. Stay on top of the greenroof greenwall world by subscribing here. 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.