The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent, England. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of …

Home of the Grade 1 listed Shell Grotto. Open to enquiring minds since 1838.

Oct 22, 2024 · Hidden beneath the streets of Margate, Kent, England, lies one of the world’s most puzzling and awe-inspiring structures — the Shell Grotto, a subterranean cave system …

Jan 1, 2025 · Margate Shell Grotto is a mysterious serpentine cavern that is covered in millions of seashells. Discovered completely by chance, no one knows what this extravagant shell …

From London, there are high-speed rail services to Margate from St Pancras and Str atford Intl, which run hourly and take 90 minutes. Slower services run from Charing Cross, Cannon …

Apr 16, 2016 · Hidden underground, the magnificent Shell Grotto of Margate held its secrets of the past, until it was discovered in 1835. Approximately 4.6 million shells line the walls, …

Welcome to Shell Grotto in Margate, nestled into England’s scenic southeast coastal region of Kent. And, yes, it’s open to the public year-round. If you’ve got a little bit of whimsy and a …

Open Thursday-Sunday 11am-4pm. Discovered in 1835, the Shell Grotto is an astonishing find; 70 ft (21m) of winding passages decorated with 4.6 million shells - arranged as images and …

Jun 23, 2010 · Grotto replete with mystical designs laid out in glued shell mosaics. Located in Margate, Kent, The Shell Grotto’s walls and roof are covered in mosaics made entirely of …

The Grotto's discovery in 1835 came as a complete surprise to the people of Margate and debate has raged about its origins ever since. We attempt to answer some questions about the Grotto …