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Obscura Day

Obscura Day is an annual international celebration of unusual places, a day of expeditions and back-room tours, revealing hidden treasures galore. The Grotto is taking part with a programme of small guided, candlelit tours. Full details here.

Obscura Day is 9 April 2011 and pre-booking is essential.


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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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