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Scotts Grotto

53 Reviews

#3 of 14 things to do in Ware

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Closed today: Closed

28-34 Scotts Road, Ware SG12 9JQ, England

Open today: Closed

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“Worth a visit”

Very interesting and fasinating small folly. A number of tunnels connecting to small chambers... read more

Reviewed January 20, 2019

Millroe14

Hitchin, United Kingdom

“Amazing Find!”

What a super place! Was on a trip to Hertford when this popped up as a place of interest and we... read more

Reviewed August 14, 2018

Jackie W

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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4.5 53 reviews

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Very good24%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“summer house”(10 reviews)

“little gem”(5 reviews)

“tucked away”(4 reviews)

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Closed October to April, summer opening only due to hibernating bats. Reopens first Saturday in April.

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28-34 Scotts Road, Ware SG12 9JQ, England

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Millroe14

Hitchin, United Kingdom

Reviewed January 20, 2019

Worth a visit

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.

Date of experience: May 2018

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Jackie W

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

2417

Reviewed August 14, 2018

Amazing Find!

What a super place! Was on a trip to Hertford when this popped up as a place of interest and we dropped in. What a super surprise in the middle of a housing area. Wonderful volunteer staff too who were fonts of information about not...More

Date of experience: June 2018

2 Thank Jackie W

charliewjh

Ware, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Interesting folly

Well worth spending a short time in this subterranean building. Well described by the guide. Take a torch.

Date of experience: September 2017

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sgmax

East Anglia

Reviewed June 29, 2018

Very interesting and unique little grotto

Great, cheap afternoon out. Lovely volunteers. Really unique site. Hidden gem, bring a torch or borrow one from the volunteers

Date of experience: July 2017

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therichastill

Stevenage, United Kingdom

585137

Reviewed May 27, 2018

Bring a Torch!

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...More

Date of experience: May 2018

2 Thank therichastill

120ant_

Ware, United Kingdom

219

Reviewed April 15, 2018 via mobile

Great!

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! *****

Date of experience: April 2018

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Karl G

Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom

108

Reviewed April 4, 2018 via mobile

Little gem

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...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Sean888285

Stevenage, United Kingdom

8425

Reviewed November 17, 2017

Unique

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...More

Date of experience: August 2017

3 Thank Sean888285

yorkeys20

Broxbourne, United Kingdom

144

Reviewed September 24, 2017 via mobile

Great!!

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.

Date of experience: September 2017

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EssexJohn

Essex