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1. www.shellgrotto.co.ukTourist Attraction | Shell Grotto | England

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   MARGATE. Kent, CT9 2BU. Plan your visit. AND EVERY DAY, 26 OCT - 3 NOV. 2000 SQFT OF MOSAIC, 4.6 MILLION SHELLS, 70 FT OF TUNNELS. DISCOVER. HISTORY OF THE SHELL GROTTO. The Grotto's discovery in 1835 came as a complete surprise to the people of Margate... debate has raged about the Grotto's origins ever since. Explore. SUPPORT. CONSERVATION.

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     Inspired by Margate's magical Shell Grotto. Homeware....

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     The Grotto has been privately owned since its discovery and...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shell_Grotto,_MargateShell Grotto, Margate - Wikipedia

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   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 seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet (190 m 2) of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.

4. www.shellgrotto.co.uk › visitVisit - Shell Grotto

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   We stock hundreds of products in our shop, some inspired by the designs in the Grotto, some inspired by the seaside and many inspired by, or made of, shells. We also stock an interesting range of jewellery, plus fossils, crystals and a small but perfectly formed selection of books.

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6. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g503912THE SHELL GROTTO (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Jul 4, 2015 · The Shell Grotto. The Shell Grotto is one of the world’s most mysterious places: a series of underground rooms and passageways covered by 2000sqft of exquisite mosaic created with 4.6 million shells. Discovered in 1835, nobody knows who created it, when, or why.

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   • Location: 33 Grotto Hill, Margate

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7. www.shellgrotto.co.uk › tourTour - Shell Grotto

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   SHELL GROTTO. 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 in our museum, down the first set of stairs. From here, there is a curving staircase, cut into the chalk bedrock, that takes you underground ...

8. www.visitkent.co.uk › attractions › the-shell-grottoThe Shell Grotto, Margate - Visit Kent

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   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 patterns including gods and goddesses, and trees of life made from the shells of whelks, mussels and oysters.

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   How far is shell grotto from Margate train station?

   • The Shell Grotto is a 20 minute walk from Margate train station. Direct high-speed trains run from St Pancras International to Margate and slightly slower (but still direct) trains run from London Victoria. Find out more and plan your visit to Shell Grotto here. 33 Grotto Hill, Margate CT9 2BU.

   These Secret Winding Tunnels Are Filled With 4.6 Million Shells

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   What is a shell grotto?

   • 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 seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet (190 m 2) of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.

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   What is the shell grotto in Margate?

   • A quirky gem! I visited the Shell grotto in Margate with my girlfriend last weekend and I was pleasantly surprised by this site. One of the most mysterious sites that we've ever visited, the grotto consists of multiple subterranean passages whose walls are covered in numerous kinds of shells.

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   Is the shell grotto worth visiting?

   • But one thing that’s undeniable is that Shell Grotto is a little pocket of magic – and is well worth adding to your must-visit list. The Shell Grotto is a 20 minute walk from Margate train station. Direct high-speed trains run from St Pancras International to Margate and slightly slower (but still direct) trains run from London Victoria.

   These Secret Winding Tunnels Are Filled With 4.6 Million Shells

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   Is shell grotto open to the public?

   • Shell Grotto is now a Grade I Listed building and open to the public, attracting visitors from far and wide, keen to experience the grotto and get up close and personal with the magical mosaics of seashells.

   These Secret Winding Tunnels Are Filled With 4.6 Million Shells

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   How many shells are in the shell grotto?

   • James Newlove finally uncovered their secret and opened the site as a tourist attraction in 1838. Frances later inherited the Grotto and ran it for many years. the rotunda As you enter the Rotunda, please proceed to the left. There are approximately 4.6 million shells in the Shell Grotto.

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10. secretldn.com › shell-grotto-margateThese Secret Winding Tunnels Are Filled With 4.6 Million Shells

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    Aug 12, 2024 · The Shell Grotto is a 20 minute walk from Margate train station. Direct high-speed trains run from St Pancras International to Margate and slightly slower (but still direct) trains run from London Victoria. Find out more and plan your visit to Shell Grotto here. 📍 33 Grotto Hill, Margate CT9 2BU.