The Shell Grotto is a fascinating subterranean structure. Reportedly discovered in 1835, it is adorned with millions of ...

An artist is undertaking painstaking work to restore parts of the original wall of a Kent tourist attraction which was partly destroyed in a bombing raid during World War Two. Paul Hazelton says he is ...

The Margate Shell Grotto is one of Kent, England's greatest cultural treasures. Some 4.6 million seashells line the walls of the subterranean passageway in ornate mosaics—but just as interesting as ...

Margate has been described as one of the most vibrant and exciting seaside resorts in the country. It has seen a huge revival in recent years with the arrival of the Tate Contemporary art gallery, ...

There are mysteries and there are mysteries, and one of the most intriguing sits at the back of a perfectly normal souvenir shop on a perfectly normal street, ten minutes’ walk uphill from the ...

Hidden beneath Margate in Kent is the Shell Grotto, which has over 2,000 sq feet of wall and ceiling space adorned with intricate mosaics created entirely from seashells. Inside you’ll find a ...

The underground cave, also known as the "Shell Grotto," was discovered in the 19th century, but its origins remain one of the country's greatest mysteries to this day. The Shell Grotto in Margate, ...

Inside, a narrow stairway leads down to a tunnel stretching 21m — a masterpiece that is as mysterious as it is marvellous. Known as the Margate Grotto, the site located just a 10-minute walk from the ...

Major tourist attractions in Kent are among hundreds to benefit from a £1.57 billion cash boost from the government to support them through the coronavirus pandemic. The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch ...

A TRENDY seaside town has a bizarre underground attraction made of millions of shells. However, there is a long-standing mystery behind it - as no one knows why it was built. Hidden beneath Margate in ...