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One of the World's Wonders
A transcription of Victorian novelist Marie Corelli's 1885 article about the Grotto entitled 'One of the World's Wonders'.
Mar 611 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...
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Chris Pearson: In Memoriam
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...
Feb 17, 20211 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...
Oct 9, 20201 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...
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Vintage Film Night Returns
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...
Sep 26, 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...
Jul 1, 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...
Jun 15, 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...
May 28, 20181 min read