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- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Dads Go Free!
Your dad doesn’t need any more socks, so this year treat him to an amazing experience instead! We are again celebrating Father’s Day,...
- May 28, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Jan 14, 2018
- 1 min
Friday Opening
We are now open on Fridays. In addition to opening Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm during the winter months, we are open every Friday...
- Jun 23, 2017
- 1 min
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award
We’re pleased to announce that Trip Advisor has awarded the Grotto its 4th consecutive Certificate of Excellence this week. The award is...
- Oct 19, 2016
- 3 min
The Day the Grotto was Bombed
This week, we’re marking one of the most dramatic events in the Shell Grotto’s history. In October 1940, the Battle of Britain was being...
- Apr 12, 2016
- 1 min
Great Big Story
This lovely little introduction to the Grotto was filmed recently. It’s had over 1.2 million views on Facebook so far. It’s great to know...
- Mar 3, 2016
- 1 min
Mums Go Free!
Treat your Mum to a visit to the Shell Grotto this Mother’s Day. To make it extra special we will be giving every Mum FREE ENTRY to the...
- Sep 28, 2015
- 1 min
Through the Looking Glass
We recently discovered that Lewis Carroll came to see the Grotto, on this day – 28 September – in 1870. He described it in his diaries as...
- Oct 3, 2014
- 1 min
Greetings Card Range Launched
Introducing our new range of greetings cards. Printed on card from sustainable sources, they’re £2.50 each and selling fast! Available...