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 ...

Less than six feet beneath a residential neighborhood in the English seaside town of Margate lies a mysterious underground cavern. Nicknamed Shell Grotto, the subterranean passages wind for 70 feet ...

A mysterious shell grotto can be found tucked away in underground tunnels and has been described as the 'UK's strangest hidden gem'. Located in Margate, Kent, the Shell Grotto was accidentally ...

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, ...

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 ...

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11:00, Sat, May 31, 2025 Updated: 11:05, Sat, May 31, 2025 The UK is blessed with hundreds of beautiful seaside towns. Each has something different to offer, and some even hold secrets not many are ...

Spring has sprung and despite the unpredictable British weather people have been flocking to the beach. As the days become sunnier and warmer, it's no surprise that most Brits are eyeing up 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 ...

From a mysterious shell grotto to brunch on a bus - here’s a guide of everything I did on a trip to the seaside town of Margate. As a child I remember visiting Margate many times with my family, and ...