The Roof Gardens Owned By Richard Branson

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.

The roof gardens owned by richard branson.

The roof gardens has now closed. There is an english woodland garden with nearly 100 species of tree spanish garden with fountains and walled tudor garden. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. Part of virgin limited edition they hosted a members club a private function venue and the babylon restaurant on the seventh floor overlooking the gardens.

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 site was used for events showbiz parties awards ceremonies weddings and. Sir richard branson has blamed market conditions for the closure of his kensington roof gardens venue in west london. The site at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store.

Previously occupied and made famous by the derry toms department store the roof gardens has been owned by sir richard branson since 1982.