Shell Grotto

Shell Grotto

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05/06/2026

🚨 CREATE YOUR OWN SAILOR'S VALENTINE! 🚨

Popular in the 1800s, Sailor's Valentines were bought by travelling sailors from artisans in the Caribbean and gifted to loved ones on their return home. πŸ’Œ

With a cornucopia of shells to choose from, come and create your very own shell-mosaic keepsake, either for yourself, a loved one or your best Judy. 🐚✨

Complete with a candlelit tour of the Grotto and a glass (or two) of Prosecco. πŸ•―πŸ₯‚

πŸ“… Friday 26th June, 7pm

Book tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/shellgrottoltd/2094281

28/05/2026

🫠 We've spent this week sneaking down into the blissful 10 degrees of the Grotto to cool off... 😰

The jellyfish and mermaids are staying cool in our museum for Mer-May Half Term too, we have a design competition with a treasure trove of under-the-sea prizes up for grabs and KIDS GO FREE ALL WEEK! πŸͺΈπŸŸ

We're open every day this week, 10am - 5pm. Get some respite from the heat and experience the wonder of 4.6 million subterranean shells! 🐚✨

For visitor and access information, see shellgrotto.co.uk.

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Grotto Hill
Margate
CT92BU

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm