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Jan 10, 20222 min read
FAQS
TICKETS How do I book a ticket? We do not operate a pre-booking system. Please buy your ticket on arrival. Are there set times of entry...

Feb 17, 20211 min read
Chris Pearson: In Memoriam
We’re incredibly saddened by the death of Chris Pearson, who died on 13 February at the age of 68. Chris served as archivist and...


Oct 9, 20201 min read
Grotto and Caves receive funding
Some great news today, that we have received £48,200 from the government Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. We made the application in...


Aug 21, 20191 min read
Margate Caves Re-open
Today's the day that we finally welcome back our old friend up the hill - the Caves are re-opening! The Grotto has long been involved...
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Vintage Film Night Returns
Last time the Friends of the Shell Grotto ran its Vintage Film Nights they sold out four shows in quick succession. After a break of...
Jun 30, 20181 min read
New Tote Bags!
We have redesigned our old car stickers into tote bags! Now you can have a reusable bag with your favourite place on…£3.50 each or FREE...


Jun 14, 20181 min read
New Loyalty Card!
Today we’re launching our new loyalty card! Buy one of our greetings cards to receive a stamp – collect 10 stamps to receive the 11th...


May 27, 20181 min read
180th Anniversary of Opening
We are excited to be celebrating our 180th anniversary of opening to the public this week. Our archivist recently discovered a news...
Apr 29, 20181 min read
Vintage Poster Sale
We’ve made an exciting discovery! We’ve found 25 original Shell Grotto posters, dating back to the late 1980s – and we’re selling them to...