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Heritage Angel Awards - Vote Now!


Update! Our conservators Adrian Powell and Rob Smith have made the final in the Best Craftsmanship category of the English Heritage Award scheme. Now we need you to vote for them please. It’s a very simple, one click process that will take just a few seconds. The closing date for votes is 16 September, so don’t delay – click here, scroll down to the bottom of the page and hit the Place Your Vote button. Plus, when you vote you’ll be entered into the draw to attend the awards ceremony and reception at the Palace Theatre, London – so maybe we’ll see you there! Thanks so much… winners are announced on 22 October, so we’ll keep you posted.

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2021 SEASON

We've put together a FAQs list so you can find out all about booking tickets, our COVID safety measures and what to expect from a visit to the Grotto.

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TRIP ADVISOR AWARD 2020

We're pleased and proud to say that we have been awarded a 2020 Traveller's Choice Award, putting us in the top 10% of attractions on the site worldwide.

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IN MEMORY:
CHRIS PEARSON

We're incredibly saddened by the death of Chris Pearson, who has died at the age of 68. Chris served as an archivist for both the Shell Grotto and Margate Caves.

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