Kensington Roof Gardens Closure

Kensington roof gardens one of london s most iconic venues has closed as owner sir richard branson says it is struggling to make money.

Kensington roof gardens closure.

A host of stars have been snapped at the venue. 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. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The gardens are on the 6th floor while the.

The roof gardens in kensington a well known nightclub space which is also home to the restaurant babylon has announced it will close after a 37 year tenancy. Getty images london iconic party venue kensington roof gardens announced on tuesday it will close suddenly because it is struggling to remain profitable. 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 grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store.

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. Kensington roof gardens the garden which is grade ii listed by english heritage has been used as a restaurant and club since the early 1980s.