After over 200 hours, artist Paul Hazelton has completed a full-scale mural of the Grotto's original East Wall, replicating with paint the large section of shell mosaic which was completely destroyed by a WWII bomb.

A transcript of an article from the Kentish Mercury, 12 May 1838 - the first ever recorded reference the Shell Grotto.

A transcription of Victorian novelist Marie Corelli's 1885 article about the Grotto entitled 'One of the World's Wonders'.

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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...

Some great news today, that we have received £48,200 from the government Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. We made the application in...

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...

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...

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...