The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of …
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Apr 2, 2025
Beautiful, fascinating place to visit, with nice staff in the gift shop. If you are going out of season check ahead to see if it’s open.Full review by FrancescaHyde
Mar 23, 2025
What a fascinating and gorgeous place. Millions of shells in intricate patterns from who knows when and who knows why? A fascinating mystery. Really needs to be seen to be believed, I really loved it.Full review by amandacC6752SI
Mar 13, 2025
Interesting grotto, totally weird and bizarre. The map was handy to help you see the sculptures on the wall, love the history of it and how it’s just on a backstreet in Margate! Gift shop was great …Full review by Philip G
Hello. I am disabled and have trouble walking. However, I managed quite easily. Take your time. It is not a "huge" venue and I think you could manage reasonably well. There are …
Hello. I am disabled and have trouble walking. However, I managed quite easily. Take your time. It is not a "huge" venue and I think you could manage reasonably well. There are no exceptional "ups and downs". It is well worth the visit. I suggest you try it. If I can manage - most will! Enjoy your visit. Peter
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