The Roof Gardens Owned By Richard Branson

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

The roof gardens owned by richard branson. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable. The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. The roof gardens has now closed. The roof garden was owned by sir richard branson from 1981 to 2018 and was open to the public for this period.

Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. 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. Sir richard branson has blamed market conditions for the closure of his kensington roof gardens venue in west london. 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.

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