- Ware
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Ages 4+
- Tourist Attractions
Attraction Information
Scotts Grotto is an unusual and inexpensive place to take the kids to explore if you are in the area, although it does have limited opening times.
The Grotto is a series of 6 interconnected chambers that extend 67ft (20m) into a chalk hillside. All the chambers have been decorated with thousands of pieces of coloured glass, shells, and flints, and it is rumoured to have cost £10,000 to make, and taken 30 years to complete! The Grotto was extensively restored in 1990 and is a Grade I listed site. There is also a Grade II listed summerhouse and gardens to explore on the hill above the Grotto, which in its day would have offered a wonderful view over Ware.
The floor is uneven and the entire underground system is unlit, so it is a good idea to bring a torch and wear flat shoes when you visit. You are also asked to stay on the paths that lead to the Grotto and the summerhouse, and not to climb the banks. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the Grotto, there is no access for wheelchair users.
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Opening hours
Open from April 1st to September 28th on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2 PM until 4.30 PM.
Pricing
Entrance is free but there is a suggested donation of £1
Travel & Contact Information
Address
28 to 34 Scotts Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9JQ, England
Phone number
01279 655261
Map
Website
Click here to visit Scotts Grotto's website.FAQ & Additional Information
Scotts Grotto has not told us about their parking.
No, there are no toilets available.
No, there are no baby changing facilities.
Yes, you can bring a picnic.
Yes, there is an onsite restaurant and snacks are available.
No, Scotts Grotto is not wheelchair friendly.
No, Scotts Grotto have stated they are not pushchair friendly.
Scotts Grotto has not told us if they are dog friendly.
Additional Info
Anything else I should know?
There is an onsite shop