The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of …
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Mar 13, 2025
Interesting grotto, totally weird and bizarre. The map was handy to help you see the sculptures on the wall, love the history of it and how it’s just on a backstreet in Margate! Gift shop was great …Full review by Philip G
Mar 4, 2025
So special place that i marked over 1year and finally got chance to visit that worth enough. Not too crowded but funny/pretty decoration.Full review by iamface
Feb 21, 2025
Visiting the Shell Grotto was an absolutely amazing experience! The place has such a mysterious atmosphere, with walls covered in millions of shells arranged in intricate patterns. Trying to figure o…Full review by Roli J
Hello. I am disabled and have trouble walking. However, I managed quite easily. Take your time. It is not a "huge" venue and I think you could manage reasonably well. There are …
Hello. I am disabled and have trouble walking. However, I managed quite easily. Take your time. It is not a "huge" venue and I think you could manage reasonably well. There are no exceptional "ups and downs". It is well worth the visit. I suggest you try it. If I can manage - most will! Enjoy your visit. Peter
No. I don't think you can book but as it's such a small (tiny) attraction, you might have to queue at peak times. It was empty when we were there though.
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