High Tea Kensington Roof Gardens

Let us tell you a secret tucked away in the back streets of leafy kensington you ll forget that you re still in central london.

High tea kensington roof gardens.

Visit the roof gardens at kensington and tips to know before you go. Originally designed as an escape from london rather than a pedestal above it the roof gardens comprises of three themed gardens spanning across 1 5 acres a private members club and babylon restaurant all 100ft above kensington. Kensington palace pavilion is the only place in london where you can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the grounds of a royal palace. The roof gardens in kensington are seen as a high end venue which is one of the reasons i hadn t ventured here before.

First we will have a walk around the gardens of the palace where you will be given interesting insights into the history of the royal family as well as the origins of tea in this country and what makes it britain s most beloved drink. Virgin limited edition occupied the roof gardens as a tenant from 1981 2018. The orangery is currently closed for major restoration work. However our afternoon tea was a very reasonable 35 per person.

The plan is for the roof gardens to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020 mr rose said. Kensington palace afternoon tea update 2019. 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 at 99 kensington high street consists of the sixth and seventh floors of the former derry toms store.

Traditional afternoon tea is now being served in kensington palace pavilion. Sit back relax and treat yourself to beautiful food and drink surrounded by over 300 years of royal history. The roof gardens in kensington has long been one of london s most spectacular and extraordinary landmarks. Originally opened in 1938 the gardens were open to the public until january 2018 when the leaseholder virgin limited edition was unable.

Come and experience the original royal english tea with traditional sandwiches cakes scones. Pleasingly it overlooks the sunken garden which was planted in 1908. The roof gardens has now closed. 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.

We will end the walk with an indulgent high tea in a. The terraced gardens are easily one of the best secret spots in central london and well worth a visit on any trip to the city. Although the pavilion is a temporary structure it s quite smart think very posh wedding.