Designed by ralph hancock for 80 years the kensington roof gardens or the roof gardens as it s known today has stood as a green oasis in the concrete jungle of london.
Kensington roof gardens closed.
But good things clearly happen to those who wait as reported by the evening standard.
The grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store.
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 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.
A host of stars have been snapped at the venue.
Hoping to find a bidder for the space cushman wakefield have their fingers firmly crossed for a reopening in.
The roof gardens has now closed.
A conversation with thomas rose from property agent cushman wakefield has uncovered news of a potential reopening for kensington roof gardens.
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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 most iconic venues has closed as owner sir richard branson says it is struggling to make money.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens from 1981 2018.
37 years after opening to the public the kensington roof gardens has closed down.
Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018.
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.
The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store.
Kensington roof gardens an oasis of calm in the heart of central london.