Shell Grotto And Folly Tower Open For Visitors This Bank Holiday

The volunteers of Pontypool Park Friends will open the Shell Grotto and the Folly Tower for visitors to explore this bank holiday Monday (29 August) between 11am – 3pm. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

The grotto, which dates back to the early 1800s, is adorned with shells and the bones and teeth of animals, creating intricate designs and patterns. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

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The grotto can only be accessed on foot and involves a steep climb over uneven ground, while access to the Folly Tower is through a field which may be muddy and contain livestock. For this reason it may be unsuitable for those with significant mobility issues, wheelchair users and for children in pushchairs. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​