Summer Opening Times
every day in July & August,
10 AM - 5 PM
pre-booking essential
Adult £4.50
Concession £4.00
Child £2
Family £10
The Shell Grotto
Grotto Hill
Margate
Kent, CT9 2BU
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.
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