With the weather improving, many people look forward to the celebrating the upcoming Bank Holiday and May Day tradition, but where does it come from? How May Day Originated May Day originates from the Pagan festival of Beltane which falls exactly half a year from November 1st. The earliest May Day celebrations are thought to […]
Happy St George’s Day from Aerosaurus Balloons! St George is the patron Saint of England but what is the history behind this day? St George was born around the year 280 in what is now Turkey. Legend has it that a water well in the town of Silene was guarded by a dragon. In order […]
It’s that time of year again where we get to chomp on as much chocolate as possible without feeling bad about it! Easter is one of Christianity’s most important holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some believe that the name Easter originally derived from the word ‘Eostre’ which was the ancient Greek goddess […]
The Easter Holidays have arrived and you may be wondering what to do with the kids for the next few weeks?! Well, here’s a few ideas to get you started. The Great Eden Egg Hunt 1st April – 17th April Eden will be putting your skills to the test on an amazing Eden Egg Hunt! […]
Schools almost out for another half term and for some parents, keeping the kids entertained is a huge task. To help you out, here is our top picks to the little ones occupied this half term! Snowtrax Winter may be well and truly over but at Snowtrax in Christchurch it’s winter every day! Treat the […]
If you’re thinking about booking that once in a lifetime experience, then a balloon flight is both a memorable and breath-taking activity. At Aerosaurus Balloons we make sure that your balloon flight will be a memory to cherish forever. So, what happens when you fly with us? What To Expect On Your Balloon Flight […]
Winter is finally over. Colourful flowers are beginning to show, the woolly jumpers are being put away for another year and the weather is starting to improve and with it, the flying season is beginning! During the winter, flying conditions aren’t great, so our hot air balloons have taken a well-deserved rest and the […]
Mothering Sunday has been going for about 400 years and is believed to have started in Britain when young people, who worked away from home, often working long hours, were given a day off by their employers, in order that they could return to their ‘mother church’ where they had been baptised, to spend time […]
We’re so close to the new flying season now and there are lots of things going on behind the scenes to make sure we are as ready as we can be! Here are just some of the preparations taking place. Passenger Bookings Every day we are booking passengers onto our scheduled flights over the phone […]
Somerset is a rural county of rolling hills including Mendip Hills, Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. Somerset is the 7th biggest county in the country and it’s full of the most beautiful sights and scenery! Aerosaurus Balloons offer hot air balloon rides in Somerset from Taunton and Castle Cary. Balloon flights in Somerset generally […]
