Roof Gardens Kensington
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Roof gardens kensington. 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. Kensington roof gardens one of london s best known party venues is to close after its owner of more than 35 years virgin said a challenging market meant it had struggled to make a profit. Hours of operation closed for renovation. 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.
Starting in soho we wend our way through covent garden trafalgar square and many more stops each with its own showbiz backstory. 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. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. Get sorted into teams and test your film knowledge.
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. Go on a magic of film themed walking tour of london. The kensington roof gardens are located at 99 kensington high st kensington london w8 5sa. The roof gardens has now closed.
The garden covers 1 5 acres and are 100ft above street level. They re free to visit and are typically open to the public throughout the day as well as some evenings.