Shell Grotto
05/06/2026
π¨ CREATE YOUR OWN SAILOR'S VALENTINE! π¨
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. π
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. πβ¨
Complete with a candlelit tour of the Grotto and a glass (or two) of Prosecco. π―π₯
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Friday 26th June, 7pm
Book tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/shellgrottoltd/2094281
28/05/2026
π« We've spent this week sneaking down into the blissful 10 degrees of the Grotto to cool off... π°
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! πͺΈπ
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! πβ¨
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 |