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Jan 14, 20181 min read
Friday Opening
We are now open on Fridays. In addition to opening Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm during the winter months, we are open every Friday...
Jun 22, 20171 min read
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award
We’re pleased to announce that Trip Advisor has awarded the Grotto its 4th consecutive Certificate of Excellence this week. The award is...
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...
Apr 11, 20161 min read
Great Big Story
This lovely little introduction to the Grotto was filmed recently. It’s had over 1.2 million views on Facebook so far. It’s great to know...
Mar 3, 20161 min read
Mums Go Free!
Treat your Mum to a visit to the Shell Grotto this Mother’s Day. To make it extra special we will be giving every Mum FREE ENTRY to the...
Oct 14, 20151 min read
The Spookiest Place in Margate
An underground mystery, our very own ghost in The Blue Lady, and (because we want some real Halloween atmosphere) maybe some cobwebs. The...
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 23, 20141 min read
Halloween at the Grotto
We’re open every day through Half Term, 10am to 5pm. BEWARE THE GHOSTS OF THE GROTTO… MONDAY 27TH TO FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER As well as being...
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...
