Local Reviews
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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In January 2016, Abiherts H said about Scott's Grotto
Open seasonally Scott's Grotto is well worth a visit. The architecture of the grotto is amazing and is a hidden gem. Do wrap up warm as it can be quite chilly in the tunnels.
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In March 2023, chantalgeall said about Hertford Museum
This is a wonderful Museum located in the heart of the county town of Hertford. It has a mixture of local exhibits relating to Hertford and its history, along with some world exhibits collected by the founders which are fascinating. The Museum is typically open Tuesday to Saturday and also on a Sunday from 12 to 4pm.
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In February 2016, Lady Jacq said about Scott's Grotto
Very interesting and well worth going to see. This is such an unusual place and amazing to fond it in the small town of Ware.
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In February 2016, d0d014 said about Scott's Grotto
Limited opening hours, you can't just turn up, so make sure before you go. Very interesting and unusual. Doesn't take too long to go around it. Dark and cool inside so wrap up warm and take a torch.
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In March 2016, Alan W said about Scott's Grotto
a very interesting and different afternoon, not the sort of thing you see everyday, the only problem is it's only open on a Saturday.
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In April 2016, KeithEgroup said about Scott's Grotto
Scotts Grotto is a little piece of history that thankfully has been kept and restored. You can see the history on their website but I suggest you wait until you get there and have it told first hand by one of the very enthusiastic volunteers.
We visited with our teenage daughter and her friend both of whom loved exploring the tunnels and seeing the shells.
It will only take 30-45 minutes to see the whole area including the summer house. No charge but a suggested donation of £1 each which is very worth the money.
A lovely afternoon out.
We visited with our teenage daughter and her friend both of whom loved exploring the tunnels and seeing the shells.
It will only take 30-45 minutes to see the whole area including the summer house. No charge but a suggested donation of £1 each which is very worth the money.
A lovely afternoon out.
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In April 2016, Sam I said about Scott's Grotto
I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived given the only entrance fee was a suggested £1 donation and it only being open Saturday afternoons, but this is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.
Inside you'll find a warren of tunnels lined with shells and stones, Torches are provided but I'd recommend bringing your own too. It's a bit nippy too so wear a jacket.
It only takes 5 minutes or so to explore so it's not a day trip, but we did go round twice. It's definitely worth a look, although the location in the centre of a residential street means parking isn't easy. The guides/wardens were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Inside you'll find a warren of tunnels lined with shells and stones, Torches are provided but I'd recommend bringing your own too. It's a bit nippy too so wear a jacket.
It only takes 5 minutes or so to explore so it's not a day trip, but we did go round twice. It's definitely worth a look, although the location in the centre of a residential street means parking isn't easy. The guides/wardens were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk