Public art & sculpture · South East England
Elf House
In or near Westwood.
Elf House — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Margate · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Elf House is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Shell Grotto is a unique underground site in Margate, featuring intricate mosaics made from millions of shells. Visitors can explore its mysterious tunnels and learn about its history, which dates back to its discovery in 1835.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elf House is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features distinctive design elements that contribute to the area's artistic landscape. The installation serves as a notable example of contemporary public art in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3852, 1.3915
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Thanet, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT9 1RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Thanet
- Nearest railway station
- Margate — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Wed–Sun 10am–5pm; daily 22 Jul–6 Sep
- Official site
- www.shellgrotto.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6123347281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elf House?
- Elf House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT9 1RN), in the parish of Thanet, unparished area.
- What is Elf House?
- Elf House — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elf House?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT9 1RN.
- Is Elf House a protected site?
- Yes — Elf House is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Elf House free to visit?
- Yes, Elf House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elf House?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT9 1RN.