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OPEN EVERY THU - SUN,
11am - 4pm

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CLOSED 15 - 27 DEC. OPEN EVERY DAY 28 DEC - 5 JAN. 

£4.50 ADULT
£4 CONCESSION
£2 CHILD
£10 FAMILY

SHELL GROTTO

GROTTO HILL
MARGATE
Kent, CT9 2BU

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2000 SQFT OF MOSAIC,

4.6 MILLION SHELLS,

70 FT OF TUNNELS

DISCOVER

HISTORY OF THE SHELL GROTTO

The Grotto's discovery in 1835 came as a complete surprise to the people of Margate... debate has raged about the Grotto's origins ever since.

SUPPORT

CONSERVATION
PROGRAMMES

Learn about our continuing efforts to protect this unique Grade I listed site and find out more about how you can get involved and support us.

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BECOME A
FRIEND

Gain unlimited free entry to the Grotto and receive invitations to exclusive Friends' events such as tours, talks and performances.
What are you waiting for?​

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