Kensington Roof Gardens Closure

In what is proving to be an increasingly hostile climate for nightlife in the capital the iconic kensington roof gardens has announced its imminent closure after 37 years in business.

Kensington roof gardens closure. The owners virgin limited edition a division of richard branson s virgin empire cited concerns over profitability in the face of an unpredictable market. The glamorous rooftop nightclub and restaurant which is located above kensington high street has been run by sir richard branson s virgin group for 37 years but will close imminently. 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 one of london s most iconic venues has closed as owner sir richard branson says it is struggling to make money.

The gardens are on the 6th floor while the. A host of stars have been snapped at the venue. The grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store. 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.

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. Since virgin took over the lease in 1981 kensington roof gardens has played host to weddings and concerts but it s also gained notoriety as one of london s most famous party venues often featuring the rich and famous.