Scott's Grotto
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Pretty interesting place. The volunteers who run it really know the history and show passion in its telling. Bit of an odd thing to someone to build but worth a walk round if you're in the area. If you have claustrophobia, I wouldn't recommend as the tunnels are small and you only have a torch to guide you until you hit the larger rooms. There's also a summer house to look at. It takes 5-10 minutes to walk around it.
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Great little historic building ,hidden away,but easily found. Take a jumper or jacket while underground as can be a bit chilly. Worth a visit ,even my kids enjoyed it.
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Interesting hidden gem. Worthwhile taking a trip to see.
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Such a hidden gem. Small kids will delight in the tunnels. A phone will work as a torch
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If it had not been for trip advisor I would not have known about Scott's Grotto.
It's signposted from outside the college on the road between Amwell and Hertford.
The Grotto is only open on Saturday and bank Holiday Monday afternoons so parking is not a problem as you can park on the streets in the surrounding area however I would imagine during the week you would struggle to find a parking space.
There are stewards in the grotto and summer house who are available to answer any questions.
I would definitley recommend you bring a torch although the stewards do have torches if you don't have one.
The grotto is separated into different rooms and all are decorated with sea shells, pieces of flint and other rocks.
It's a very magical place and would recommend it to anyone who loves something a little different!
It's signposted from outside the college on the road between Amwell and Hertford.
The Grotto is only open on Saturday and bank Holiday Monday afternoons so parking is not a problem as you can park on the streets in the surrounding area however I would imagine during the week you would struggle to find a parking space.
There are stewards in the grotto and summer house who are available to answer any questions.
I would definitley recommend you bring a torch although the stewards do have torches if you don't have one.
The grotto is separated into different rooms and all are decorated with sea shells, pieces of flint and other rocks.
It's a very magical place and would recommend it to anyone who loves something a little different!
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Great place to explore and take lots of creative pictures. Good fun!
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Small but intriguing, a cool and welcome respite on a hot day. Will entertain kids for 30 minutes. Cheap entry.
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Very unusual and interesting place to visit!
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A very interesting and fun little place to visit!
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Great little place. Buried 60 ft into a hillside this place is lovely to see. It’s Avery beautiful place and the volunteers are very enthusiastic and helpful. Well worth a visit! *****
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Great little place , well worth a visit if you are in Ware on a Saturday afternoon . Allow half an hour . Bring a torch . Not suitable for elderly or disabled .
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Visited with 7 year old daughter on bank holiday Monday . Fascinating little place which I never knew existed despite living only a few miles away . Tucked away between houses , you can't even see it from the road , but well worth the visit if you get chance . Only takes about 15 minutes to get round the caves , but you can go round several times , and visit the summer house up above .
Highly recommended if you are in Ware on a Saturday afternoon or bank holiday .
Highly recommended if you are in Ware on a Saturday afternoon or bank holiday .
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Live at Hoe Lane for 8 years but never been there until a niece came to visit us from Republc of Ireland. So we took her there. Yes, do bring touch and wear casual with comfy shoes. Only available on Summer time. Happy to pay £1 per person. Good for children or teenager but not recommend people on wheel chair. We had a great time.
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This is great, if you're in the area you must go! It's beautiful and interesting to look at.
Suggested donation of £1 which is definitely worth it.
Suggested donation of £1 which is definitely worth it.
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Well worth a visit.... take torches for children.... great fun.
There are some torches available.Very interesting history too.
There are some torches available.Very interesting history too.
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Interesting and little known attraction that I'd definitely recommend for ten minutes of distracting kids
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Took our grandchildren 3 and 5 after a little appreciation we went into the grotto. After a short while they loved it and could not get them to come out so a very successful visit. The staff wonderful and friendly.we loved it so much that they are bringing there parents next tim
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Interesting visit. The grotto is lined with shells and has a long history. It is free to visit but a donation is suggested. Before you visit check that it is open as it is run by volunteers and is only open on certain dates. You need to be quite mobile to visit as the steps are steep.
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A little gem of a place
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A little bit of history tucked in the suburbs.
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One of thoes special little places you find by accident.
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Wonderful and amazingly extensive incorporating brilliant range of shells. Dry and well ventilated with seating in main chamber. Great to cool on a hot day but unfortunately only open Saturdays. Summer house as well.
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Visited here a couple of times as it is a great little place to take visitors to. The grotto is situated on a residential road and it is tucked away so you wouldn't notice it immediately from the roadside. Fascinating piece of history and great to hear the story behind it. It is pitch black inside parts of the grotto so don't forget your torch. For those who don't like enclosed spaces - it is only a short walk before the grotto opens up into a central area. Takes around 20 minutes to look around, if you stop and admire the shell wall art and some of the hidden gems including quirky items and messages. Also worth walking up the steps to the lovely summer house. Great that this attraction has been maintained and donations are welcomed so that this can continue. We combined this with a trip to Ware for lunch. Not suitable for those who have problems with mobility.
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this is a most unusual place, saved from demolition only a few years ago and restored to its former glory. As you visit take the path left and up the steps to the Summer House, small roundhouse perched on the hill above Ware town. Take the right turn down the steps to the Grotto, you need a torch to see all but the main entrance. Inside there is a series of tunnels lined with local stone, and sea shells from the far east. These tunnels open out into chambers again lined with stone and shells. It is not very large, but, there is no crouching or bending down and is suitable for most people to view (I have a stiff leg and found getting round easy) Allow about half an hour, its very close to the town centre with its riverside walks etc. There is a guide on hand to tell you the history. Note though check opening as I believe its only Saturdays and Bank holiday monads, afternoons only.
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Lovely place & well informed and helpful staff
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