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Feb 61 min
KIDS GO FREE!
Half Term is nearly upon us, and that means we’re open all week and that Kids Go Free again! It’s also the Chinese New Year and we’ll...
Oct 18, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20221 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, 20211 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, 20191 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, 20191 min
Mother's Day Offer
We are again celebrating Mothering Sunday, 31st March, by giving free entrance to all mums!
Nov 30, 20181 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 25, 20181 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...
