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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...


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...
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...
Oct 18, 20163 min read
The Day the Grotto was Bombed
This week, we’re marking one of the most dramatic events in the Shell Grotto’s history. In October 1940, the Battle of Britain was being...
Sep 27, 20151 min read
Through the Looking Glass
We recently discovered that Lewis Carroll came to see the Grotto, on this day – 28 September – in 1870. He described it in his diaries as...
Oct 2, 20141 min read
Greetings Card Range Launched
Introducing our new range of greetings cards. Printed on card from sustainable sources, they’re £2.50 each and selling fast! Available...