The Roof Gardens Closure

The newspaper urged all friends of the venue to rush over for a last drink.

The roof gardens closure. Getty images london iconic party venue kensington roof gardens announced on tuesday it will close suddenly because it is struggling to remain profitable. Eaves that are not closed off and that do not have proper insulation can cause energy bills to rise due to heated or cooled air leaking out of the house. Late on 2 january the independent announced that virgin limited edition would imminently close the the roof gardens commonly known as kensington roof gardens and its babylon restaurant which richard branson s virgin has run for 37 years. 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 grade ii listed gardens were designed in 1936 by landscape architect ralph hancock as part of the derry toms department store. However less than three hours later the roof gardens tweeted that it. 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. The roof garden was formerly known as derry and toms roof gardens since it was on the roof of the former department store derry toms which opened in 1933.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. The kensington roof gardens and gilgamesh both in london closed this month and bushey. 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. 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.

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. Closing off eaves in your attic will help to make your house more energy efficient. Families arranging simchahs this year have suffered a blow with the closures of three popular party venues. 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 gardens which cost 25 000 to.