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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

All remaining visit days to Alexander Pope’s grotto are now sold out. We thank all of our visitors for supporting us and visiting this magical 18th century architectural survival. Please keep an eye on the Pope’s Grottp Preservations Trusts website for open days in early 2027. Thank you.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We have just released tickets for our Open Days in October, November & December. Details of these and all our events can be found in the Book Tickets page on our new website popesgrotto.org.uk We have an online shop selling our books which have only been for sale at our Open Days up to now.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

On Monday 24th August at 10am, join us for a guided tour of Pope’s Grotto, Marble Hill House and its grotto. This will be the final joint tour of both properties this year. Tickets are still available but are expected to sell quickly. Book via the link below: popesgrotto.org.uk/events/

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We have just released some extra tickets for our grotto Open Day this Saturday 8th August. Come and experience the magic of Pope’s famous 18th century grotto! To book click on the link below- popesgrotto.org.uk/events/

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce our new website! Head over to popesgrotto.org.uk to check it out for yourself. You can now book tickets for our events and buy our publications thanks to a new online shop. Massive thanks to the Trustees and to our website developer @feeling peaky

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We are open on Sunday19th July with our latest addition to the grotto- a 3D printed bust of Alexander Pope on a smart hand-carved pedestal. Come and experience our wonderfully ‘cool’ 18th century historical grotto. Book here- www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto?... .

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It’s hot outside but nice and cool in the grotto! We have various open days this month so please come along and see this wonderful 18th century architectural survival. And also view our new bust of the poet himself! www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto?...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are excited that our next online talk on Thursday 2nd July features our new partner, Dr Johnson’s House, where Hyde Director Celine Luppo Mcdaid will explore the life, work and legacy of Dr Samuel Johnson. Tickets are free but donations appreciated. londonluminaries.com/talk/a-harml...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are looking forward to this. We are always proud to support our London Luminaries partners.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We have a small number of tickets available for this Sunday’s guided landscape tour of Strawberry Hill House garden. This will be followed by a visit to Alexander Pope’s famous Thameside grotto. Treat your dad this Father’s Day! Book here- www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It is Volunteers’ Week and we would like to thank all of our volunteers who offer up their valuable time to help at the grotto. Without you we would be unable to show our visitors this amazing 18th century architectural survival. Thank you all so very very much! 👍🏾💕🙏

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Some tickets are available for our next grotto open day on the morning of Saturday 6th June. Come and view Pope’s amazing grotto, a remarkable survival from the early 18th century. Book here⬇️ www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto?...

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Strawberry Hill House and Garden @strawbhillhouse.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🌿Guided Landscape Tours of Strawberry Hill Garden & Pope’s Grotto — selected Sundays this summer. @popesgrotto.bsky.social @londonluminaries.bsky.social 🕰 10–12 🎟 £25 adults | £10 under 17s 🔗 www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

We love our canine friends but please don't bring them with you when visiting. This is a polite reminder that (with the exception of assistance dogs), dogs are not permitted anywhere on the premises. Our volunteers cannot look after them for you. Thank you for bearing this in mind when you visit.

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Me in action talking to visitors at Alexander Pope’s grotto yesterday. Visitor’s enjoyed Pope’s Grotto, St Mary’s Church in Twickenham where Pope is laid to rest & tours of Marble Hill House and grotto. The next event of this kind Monday 27th July. Book here- www.ticketsource.com/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

❓ Would you like the chance to join an award-winning heritage charity and collaborate with senior volunteers on governance and strategy? The Trust is seeking to recruit a new Treasurer as our wonderful Robert Youngs steps down after many years of excellent support. Please see photo for more info.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

We are proud to be part of this year’s London Luminaries new series of online talks and support our partner properties.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We are looking forward to hearing this talk from our London Luminaries partner.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We have just one space left for our Guided Landscape Tour of Strawberry Hill Garden and Pope's Grotto on Sunday 19th April. Click on the link below to book your place and avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you then. www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto/...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We have just one remaining place available for our special event day with English Heritage on Tuesday 7th April. Enjoy tours of Pope’s Grotto and Marble Hill House and Grotto, plus a visit to St Mary’s church where Pope is buried. Ticket available here- www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We have limited availability for our joint event day on Tuesday 7th April 2026 with English Heritage. To avoid disappointment, please click on the link below for further information and on how to book your ticket. We look forward to seeing you there! www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto/...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Join us on Tuesday 7th April at 10am where we have organised a special Alexander Pope day of related events including visits to Pope’s grotto, St Mary’s Church & special guided tour of Marble Hill House and a viewing of the grotto. Tickets are available here- www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Lovely to provide members of Age Uk Richmond upon Thames with a talk on Alexander Pope, his villa, garden and grotto this afternoon. I calculate a good 60-70 in the audience. Wonderful!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Please also follow us on Instagram by scanning the attached QR code. It would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

This year choose from three types of visits at Pope’s Grotto: Open Day, Guided Landscape Tour with Strawberry Hill Garden, or Guided Tour including Marble Hill House and Grotto. Book your spot using the link below: www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?... We look forward to seeing you there!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Our Guided Landscape Tours of Strawberry Hill Garden and Pope's Grotto are back for another year! We have seven scheduled this year from May to October. Book here to avoid disappointment- www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Some of the personalities over the centuries who have visited #AlexanderPope’s world famous grotto at #Twickenham. Local lady friends included #HenriettaHoward (of nearby Marble Hill House) and Martha Blount. Tickets to visit the grotto are here- www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Tickets are now available for our first Open Days. www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto We'll be releasing tickets for the remaining Open Days for each quarter about one month in advance. The next release will be at the beginning of March.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Alexander Pope returns to Twickenham! The Trust commissions a copy of a Roubiliac bust of Pope held at The British Museum. it is hoped to be installed in the Grotto in time to celebrate Pope's birthday on 21st May. Make sure you visit the Grotto this year and meet its creator in person!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A few more tickets available for our last Open Day this year! We don't normally have tickets available at such short notice but there is a small number of tickets available for tomorrow's Open Day (13th December) - first come, first served! www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto/...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We are proud to support our London Luminaries partners. www.ticketsource.co.uk/luminaries/t...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We are absolutely delighted to announce that last Thursday we were awarded the NLA People Choice Award for the restoration of Alexander Pope’s Grotto. Thank you to Donald Insall Associates and all the people who voted for us- we won this because of your votes and support! Thank you!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

2 tickets have become available for this Saturday’s Pope’s Grotto opening (Saturday 22nd November) between 10.00am & 12.30am. If you would like to visit this remarkable 18th century survival, tickets are £10 and can be purchased here- www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto/... A perfect Xmas treat!

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Two tickets have become available for this Saturday’s Pope’s Grotto opening (Saturday 22nd November) between 10.00am and 12.30am. If you would like to visit this remarkable 18th century survival, tickets are £10 and can be purchased here- www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele... A perfect treat!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Grotto visits are currently sold out for the remainder of this year, but new dates for the first part of 2026 have been scheduled. Tickets will be available online beginning January 1 and are expected to sell quickly. www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?... Thank you to all our visitors of 2025!

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

There is still time to get tickets for our online talk this Thursday at 7pm- ‘From Pageboy to Proprietor: the Extraordinary Life of James Cumberlidge with Nadege Forde-Vidal from Chiswick House. Book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/from-pa...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

This will be excellent. We are proud to support our London Luminaries partners.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We still have a few tickets left for the upcoming Grotto Open days- Sunday 19th October- 10-11am Saturday 22nd November- 10-12.30am Saturday 13th December- 10-12.30pm Book now to avoid disappointment! www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We are looking for volunteers for our grotto open days! Please see attached photo for further information! It’s a great place to volunteer for a few hours, fantastic visitors and a famous place for local history!

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

There is still time to visit Alexander Pope’s iconic grotto this year. Places are available on Saturday 8th November 10-12.30pm and Saturday 13th December 10-12.30pm. We look forward to seeing you! Book here⬇️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/popesgrotto?...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📣There is still time to vote for #popesgrotto! We've been shortlisted for an important NLA Award 2025 and you can vote for us in the People's Choice Award - Heritage & Conservation category. Please do vote and share with colleagues, friends and family! www.cognitoforms.com/NewLondonArc...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The next online London Luminaries talk takes place on Thursday 2nd October at 7pm and features Fulham Palace. Book your ticket here👇 londonluminaries.com/talk/upstair...

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

📣Vote for #popesgrotto! We've been shortlisted for an important NLA Award 2025 and you can vote for us in the People's Choice Award - Heritage & Conservation category. Please do vote and share!❤️ www.cognitoforms.com/NewLondonArc... #londonluminaries

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