Local Reviews
In April 2015, Corinne S said about Scott's Grotto
Built for John Scott an eighteenth century poet the grotto is an important part of Ware's local history. Total visit time for us turned out to be just over 30mins, however we have been before, if it's your first visit you may take a while longer. The children enjoyed exploring the underground grotto which is decorated with shells & flint. The largest of the under ground rooms is the Council chamber and this is the most highly decorated of all the chambers. It is dark in the grotto so you will need to take a torch. Above the grotto there is a summer house further up on the plot of land. It has a large cavernous hole dug out beneath it. I have been fortunate enough to peer down this hole several years ago, however on our most recent visit we were told that this is no longer allowed. I expect this is due to the fear that someone may fall in. A point that I feel is important to note is that you need to be able bodied to get around the grotto and up to the summer house due to uneven ground and steep inclines. £1 donation entry for adults is requested & entrance is free to children.
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In May 2015, Becky B said about Scott's Grotto
Would not know it was there if I hadn't seen it on trip advisor. It's not huge, but it's a fascinating surpising place and worth a visit.
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In July 2015, henwgc said about Scott's Grotto
tiny little hidden grotto in the middle of a ware street. tunnels built into the chalk cliff and all lined with flint and mother of pearl.open on saturdays and bank holidays.its free apart from a small donation if you wish.well worth a visit .picures on the internet dont do it justice.
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In August 2015, Robert S said about Scott's Grotto
It's definitely for those who like exploring these sort of places. Great for an evening thing to do! I'm going to visit again soon!
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In August 2015, pierced_rose said about Scott's Grotto
I've lived in Ware for many years and decided with my partner to visit Scott's Grotto today. It was just a short walk for us.
We arrived early - it's nestled in between houses in a little dip.
A couple of lovely people turned up to let us in and were very knowledgable. It's a suggested £1 donation - it's worth this and more!!
We both were amazed at how pretty it is in there. The walls are lined with beautiful shells and Flint. You'll need a torch and to be aware most of it is in darkness and is quite closed in.
We found it interesting to listen about the history of it and already plan on going back with our families.
The best chamber is the last one which is lit up and you'll also get the chance to find something that has been hidden in the walls!
A most enjoyable visit.
We arrived early - it's nestled in between houses in a little dip.
A couple of lovely people turned up to let us in and were very knowledgable. It's a suggested £1 donation - it's worth this and more!!
We both were amazed at how pretty it is in there. The walls are lined with beautiful shells and Flint. You'll need a torch and to be aware most of it is in darkness and is quite closed in.
We found it interesting to listen about the history of it and already plan on going back with our families.
The best chamber is the last one which is lit up and you'll also get the chance to find something that has been hidden in the walls!
A most enjoyable visit.
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In September 2015, Fallon P said about Scott's Grotto
Take some torches and a cover-up as it can be quite cold and dark in the tunnels. Run and maintained by lovely, friendly volunteers, this is such a unique little attraction which is striking and really quite beautiful. I took my niece and nephew (both usually much more interested in their phones and video games) and they adored exploring the grotto.
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In September 2015, NigelBowen said about Scott's Grotto
Lived in the area for about 27 years, not visited to now, but loved the place. The volunteers are excellent and knowledgeable, even leant us a torch. Great tunnels and is stunning. We will return!
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In September 2015, simon k said about Scott's Grotto
This is a great visit if you are in the area, it won't take long as it literally is just a Grotto and summer house sealed off from the surrounding houses.
Take torches as it gets pretty dark and cold the further in you explore. You will be given a small yet informative speech from one of their volunteers so I won't fill you in on it's history.
From there on it's into the tunnels and chambers encrusted and decorated with sea shells from all over the world. It's not a big Grotto so it won't take long to explore but our children went round three times enjoying the twists and turns. There is a summer house above the Grotto with once again another friendly volunteer armed with more information.
The Grotto is technically free to enter but there is an honesty box suggesting £1 per adult..... Pennies really for an hour of fun.
Take torches as it gets pretty dark and cold the further in you explore. You will be given a small yet informative speech from one of their volunteers so I won't fill you in on it's history.
From there on it's into the tunnels and chambers encrusted and decorated with sea shells from all over the world. It's not a big Grotto so it won't take long to explore but our children went round three times enjoying the twists and turns. There is a summer house above the Grotto with once again another friendly volunteer armed with more information.
The Grotto is technically free to enter but there is an honesty box suggesting £1 per adult..... Pennies really for an hour of fun.
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In October 2015, S J said about Scott's Grotto
Loved this place, small but serene and a little hidden gem. Been a couple of times and It is a shame it is not publicised more.
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In November 2015, Colonel_JB_Ormsby said about Scott's Grotto
Fascinating grotto excavated years ago by John Scott - local poet. Read the inexpensive but interesting book by David Perman
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