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Wookey Hole unveils model of the moon in underground cave

A model of the moon has been hung 70 metres underground at Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset.

The commissioned installation measures 5.5m in diameter, and can be found in the tallest publicly-accessible cave - Chamber 9.

Visitors to the attraction, near the city of Wells, will see the cave illuminated in various colours.

Video Journalist: Will Richards

24 March 2024

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