Scott's Grotto
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I found this hidden gem after checking out Tripadvisor whilst pet-sitting in Ware. Absolutely incredible grotto. I was amazed by all the shells and stones which were incorporated into the design of the tunnels. There's some seats built into the chamber walls. I went round twice because I was so fascinated.
The two volunteers were very helpful and I learned about the history of this place.
The summerhouse is delightful and pictures on the wall show how it looked way before the housing estate was built! There would have been a beautiful view of Ware. Be sure to take a torch and £1 for the donation box. There's also history guides on sale if you wish to purchase them. Scotts Grotto is open on Saturday afternoons and Bank Holidays. Allow at least half an hour to look around.
The two volunteers were very helpful and I learned about the history of this place.
The summerhouse is delightful and pictures on the wall show how it looked way before the housing estate was built! There would have been a beautiful view of Ware. Be sure to take a torch and £1 for the donation box. There's also history guides on sale if you wish to purchase them. Scotts Grotto is open on Saturday afternoons and Bank Holidays. Allow at least half an hour to look around.
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Went here a few times as a kid and was by far one of the most memorable school trips from junior school!
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Scott's Grotto is a wonderful hidden gem in Ware. It is definitely worth a visit if you live in or are visiting Ware.
Make sure to check the opening dates has times before you go as these are limited - Certainly worth a visit though.
Make sure to check the opening dates has times before you go as these are limited - Certainly worth a visit though.
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This is such a fantastic little place to spend half an hour or so. Every time I have been I love it, it's just different and yet quite eerie. Would recommend to all, but if you struggle with walking and such, maybe not a great place as it is tight and you do need to be careful with your footing in parts.
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Lovely place of great interest to visit. A must if you have an hour maximum to spend looking at a little bit of local history.
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Very interesting and fasinating small folly. A number of tunnels connecting to small chambers, especially when being unlit so remember to take a torch. Kids will love the visit, and the friends of the Grotto will explain its history.
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Quirky, cute and fun.
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Very nice Easter egg hunt with the kids. They all got an Easter egg at the end of the trail and the shell covered walls were really impressive.
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Very interesting, pretty cool!
Take a torch!
Kids enjoy exploring, but you'll only spend about a half hour there.
Take a torch!
Kids enjoy exploring, but you'll only spend about a half hour there.
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Unusual place, good for a few hours.
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Fantastic
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Wonderful afternoon here
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Nothing special
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A hidden gem- check opening times as it's run by volunteers, but it's well with a visit to see the intricate decorations and impressive amounts of work that went into it.
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Interesting place
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Really sweet and interesting. A quirky series of underground chambers whose walls are decorated with shells and flints. A torch is absolutely necessary. The grotto is set in the lower part of a small, steep sided wooded garden. An octagonal summer house sits in the top part of the garden .Although, initially, it took me less than ten minutes to go round, the children had great fun playing hide-and-seek and we were there for more than half-an-hour in the end. The parking is a little bit limited and, since it is in a residential area, there is nothing much else around but certainly worth a wee visit.
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Excellent. Nice little piece of history
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The kids loved it.
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I was quite impressed with my visit to Scott's Grotto. A magical place nestled within the outskirts of Ware but a short walk from the historic centre. The internal walls are beautiful, all decorated with pumice stone and sea shells. The volunteer staff were friendly and available immediately upon entry to provide clarification on the place. It is very cool inside and the walls are wet with condensation. Flashlights are made available to walk through the various tunnels that connect the rooms. The garden and the summer house are also interesting. It's a shame that over the years the size of the garden has been reduced to build new houses. It could be valued more. In fact, it is currently only opened one day a week by a voluntary company. Parking is free on the street.
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This is a hidden gem. A truly magical place that could really make you believe in fairies. Enchanting ❤
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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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Great place to explore and take lots of creative pictures. Good fun!
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