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Frome (/ ˈ f r uː m / ⓘ, FROOM) is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, on uneven high ground at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills and on the River Frome, 13 miles (21 km) south of Bath.
Frome in Somerset has a welcoming charm, which is instant, so it’s no surprise that the town’s been named one of Time Out’s best weekend breaks from London. The picturesque town is the perfect destination for a day trip or short break.
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Chances are, you may not have even heard of Frome (pronounced ‘Froom’ – that’s your first insider tip), a small market town in the county of Somerset. It’s firmly nestled in the countryside, yet only 30 minutes from Bath, an hour from Bristol, and 2.5-3 hours from London. In fact, there have been mutterings that the town is the newest weekend desti...
Before we get to the best things to do in Frome, let’s get to the town itself! Dan and I drove to Frome, but there are plenty of public transport options. By car: Depending where you’re coming from, you can drive into Frome via the A36 to A361. There is plenty of street parking in Frome. Dan and I found free street parking on Garsdale Rd down the h...
Ah, onto the good stuff! You can’t fit all of these activities into one day, which is why I’d recommend a couple days or weekend trip to Frome. If you only have one day, take it easy by wandering and exploring the boutiques. No matter what you’re into, here are some of the best things to do in Frome…
Have I convinced you to visit Frome, yet? There are tons of fun things to do in Frome – this village is more than just a pretty face! I highly recommend planning a visit over a Frome Independent Market weekend (the first Sunday of the month). Give yourself 2-3 days to explore Frome and the surrounding area.
What?Frome England, a small market town. Where?In eastern Somerset, England. How to get there?Plenty of options by car, train, or bus from London, Bristol, and Bath. Why visit?Fresh air, artisan markets, and a quintessentially adorable British market town. I truly hope this has put Frome on your radar. There are plenty of things to do in Frome. Dan...
Why Frome? Highlighted as one of the Times “Best Places to Live in Britain”, Frome is a welcoming, charming and vibrant place to visit, with a wealth of history, culture and natural beauty.
- Frome Independent Market. On the first Sunday of the month, the town centre closes down to traffic and dozens of craft and food stalls, a flea market, live music and even a kid’s disco set up.
- Hit the Independent shops. Frome’s love of all things independent extends to its high street. There are dozens of interesting shops to explore, including crafts, vintage, bead shops and no visit to Frome would be complete without a stop at Hunting Raven – the gorgeous independent book shop.
- Longleat Safari Park. Less than 10 minutes from Frome and you’ll find yourself at Longleat Safari Park. This makes for a great family-friendly day out, with the slef-drive through safari, train rides, boat rides, a maze and manor house.
- Visit the Black Swan. The Black Swan is and art shop and free exhibition space in the centre of town. It also has a fantastic cafe attached to it – River House – which does the best brunch in Frome.
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