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- Oct 18
- 1 min
Half term fiesta fun
We're celebrating the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead at the Grotto this Half Term. Our artist-led workshops are free, just normal...


- Mar 14
- 1 min
Mother's day fun
Award-winning artist Dawn Cole returns to the Grotto this Sunday with more printmaking fun. This time visitors big and small can make...


- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Jubilee in the Realm of Shells
This Half Term we’re celebrating Queens of all kinds, including our own drag queen Shelly Grotto, seen here at her recent Coronation...

- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Relaxed Openings are Back!
We're happy to get back to hosting our Relaxed Openings after the enforced break. On Saturday 2nd October we will be open for an extra...
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min
Easter Letter Hunt
As well as having 4.6 million shells in the Grotto, we have hidden 8 letters around the place!
- Mar 8, 2019
- 1 min
Mother's Day Offer
We are again celebrating Mothering Sunday, 31st March, by giving free entrance to all mums!


- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
Krampusnacht at the Grotto
Author and illustrator Rob Flowers joins us this Krampusnacht, 5 December, to sign copies of his new book, Festival Folk, and explain more.
- Oct 24, 2018
- 1 min
Seaside Delights
VINTAGE FILM NIGHT FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 7PM WALPOLE BAY HOTEL, FIFTH AVENUE, CLIFTONVILLE Back in 2010, the Friends of the Shell Grotto ran...
- Sep 25, 2018
- 1 min
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...