I live in Kent and although I think I
know my local area, sometimes it still surprises me. One such
incident happened a couple of weeks ago when we took the Brownies to
the Shell Grotto in Margate. Before another leader suggested it, I
had never heard of the Shell Grotto before and even after having it
explained, I still didn't really know what to expect.
The Shell Grotto is a set of
underground tunnels where the walls are completely covered in shells.
4.6 million shells are used in pretty and interesting designs
throughout the tunnels. I particularly liked the shells placed to
make pretty heart and star shapes.
The Shell Grotto was discovered by
accident in 1835 but nobody know when it was built. There are no
written record of the Grottos existence before it was discovered and
although there have been many theory's proposed about the Grottos
original purpose, nobody knows for sure when, why or by whom the
grotto was built.
When we arrived, we were split into 2
groups as the grotto is quite narrow and given map and activity
sheets for the children.
The Shell Grotto was amazing. The designs on the walls were spectacular and it must have taken
months if not years to complete. Someone took so much time to plan
out, locate and place all those shell and we have no idea why.
After we went into the grotto, we were
able to look round the little shop selling reasonably price shell
decorations and souvenirs. I was able to buy a bobble head turtle
with 2 little bobble head turtles on her back. It was very cute.
The shop also had a little café and we
brought all the brownies a milkshake. There were so many different
flavours and they were even able to make a soya milkshake for the
little girl with lactose intolerance.
I would definitely recommend the Shell Grotto to anyone. It only costs only £4 for an adult and £1.50 for
a child or £8 for a family. For more information please visit their
websites. here
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