To go alongside my little trip around Somerset posts I thought I would also talk about a few of thee traditionally Somerset things you probably don’t know about this little county in the South West of England.
Cider – more specifically scrumpy cider. I am a cider fan but scrumpy cider is not really like any cider you find anywhere else, its definitely distinctively Somerset.
Glastonbury Festival – the festival is not actually held in Glastonbury, its held in Pilton but Glastonbury has more of a ring to it! The festival is usually held every year and involves a long weekend full of entertainment from artists worldwide, camping and sometimes mud baths if it happens to rain.
The Wurzels – Quite possibly the most famous band to come from Somerset, and the longest running as they started in 1966! With songs like I am a Cider Drinker, the Combine Harvester and The Blackbird they have played all over including at the Glastonbury Festival and I don’t think they ever struggle to sell tickets to their shows.
Cheddar Cheese – in the little village of Cheddar there are caves where some Cheddar cheese is made. At the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Factory you can sample the various types of cheddar they make and also watch the cheese being made by hand. I think that you haven’t had real Cheddar Cheese unless its made in Cheddar.
The Battle of Sedgemoor – The Battle of Sedgemoor was fought on 6 July 1685 and took place at Westonzoyland. It was the final battle of the Monmouth Rebellion and followed a series of skirmishes around south west England between the forces of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and troops loyal to James II.
Coleridge Cottage – The cottage was the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge wrote Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Kubla Khan, Frost at Midnight amongst many other poems. He also apparently convinced William Wordsworth to move to the Quantocks from Dorset!
Hot Fuzz – the film Hot Fuzz which is a pretty funny film was partly filmed in Wells in Somerset.
That’s just a selection of the great things, people and places from my home county of Somerset!
kcolasan says
Sounds like a great place to visit!
Vicky E says
If your ever in the South West of England it’s a must to visit ☺️
Mama says
Now I want to go to Somerset! This sounds divine!
Vicky E says
It’s a must visit place ☺️
Angie B. says
mmm cheddar cheese. I’d love to sample that. I love cheddar cheese
Vicky E says
It’s great isn’t it! I bought loads and don’t think we’ll get through it all before I have to leave for Australia again!!!
Dena Scroggins (@flfostermom) says
Sounds fabulous!
Vicky E says
It’s a great place a must visit location if your in the UK!
Jennifer Clay says
The festival sounds like a ton of fun. I never even heard of Somerset before but it sounds like a lovely place.
jenniferclay795 says
The festival sounds like a ton of fun. I have never heard of Somerset but it sounds like a lovely place.
Vicky E says
It’s amazing they get some fantastic artists there and everyone loves it even when it rains non stop!
desafio6 says
Will need to add it to my list of places to visit 🙂
Vicky E says
Yes do you won’t regret it I’m sure 🙂