5 Facts About Somerset

Here's a couple interest facts about Somerset in the West Country.

• Cheddar Gorge is the largest Gorge in Britain and stands at 500ft.
• Cheddar Cheese was discovered in Somerset over 800 years ago.
• Glastonbury is found in Somerset. Not only is the world famous festival found here but a road on the outskirts dates back to around 4000 BC and is the oldest man made road in the world.
• On land mass Somerset is England's seventh largest county however by population it's only the 22nd biggest! The county has under half a million citizens residing there.
• Somerset has 400 'official' villages.

With such a large land mass and lack of towns the county of Somerset is perfect for a balloon ride offering views of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, South Wales, Bristol and Wiltshire. I you fancy a balloon ride contact us today by clicking on the sidebar button which takes you to our balloon ride shop where you can purchase balloon flights over Somerset.