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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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
Feb 11, 2025
Definitely worth a visit. Live in Kent all my life and have seen it advertised locally . Went on a wet cold day but it was definitely worth it …. Magical , like nothing you have ever seen before,Full review by tarina b
Jan 15, 2025
We went to Margate last summer and one of the places I think about the most was the Shell Grotto. It's an extraordinary place, a real mystery, and this museum does it justice. You begin in the gift s…Full review by Escapee2001
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
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