Heritage Directory

dissenters' cemetery

Discover the local organisations delivering heritage and wellbeing activities in and around Frome.

Frome Heritage Museum

Frome Heritage Museum is located in the centre of the town in a historic building. It was built for the Frome Literary and Scientific …

Holy Trinity Church

The Holy Trinity Church is situated in the historic Trinity area of Frome, at the top of Welsh Mill Hill. Built in 1838, this …

St John’s Church

Frome’s large parish church, fitting for a town that was larger than Bath until 1650, lies a short distance up hill from the town …

Frome Library

Frome Library holds a range of local heritage resources relating to Frome and the surrounding areas, including books, maps and documents. Also, research facilities, …

Frome Times

The Frome Times has regular heritage-related articles and details of events and activities that are taking place in and around Frome. Find out more …

Frome Community Education

Frome Community Education provides classes for adults who like to learn for pleasure. They offer courses for everything from arts and crafts, languages, exercise …

Frome Dissenters’ Cemetery

Frome Dissenters’ Cemetery is a place of contemplation and memories on the outskirts of the town, with a history stretching back more than a …

Frome Family History Group

Frome Family History Group is a small but warm welcoming and very enthusiastic group who are well versed in the history of Frome and …

Frome Guided Walks

Frome Guided Walks provide various heritage walks around Frome and the surrounding area. Their annual programme mixes perennial favourites such as Foul Frome, Sense …

Frome Society for Local Study

The Frome Society for Local Study is a membership organisation that runs trips (spring/summer) and has a lecture programme (autumn/winter). Lectures are free to …

Frome Tunnels Project

Frome Tunnels Project is an organisation run by volunteers investigating the numerous tunnels that exist underneath the town.  The group provides tours during Frome …

Witham Friary History Society

Witham Friary History Society promotes interest in the history of this village near Frome. Among its activities are a programme of talks between September …

Frome Walking Festival

Frome’s annual Walking Festival takes place in November and offers a diverse weekend programme of guided and self-guided walks, trails and activities for young …

Frome Weavers Spinners & Dyers

Frome Weavers Spinners & Dyers is a group of like-minded, experience-sharing, people who enjoy developing the traditional skills of weaving, spinning, and dyeing that …

Frome Writers’ Collective

Frome Writers’ Collective is an organisation that supports writers, including those of historical works, who live in the Frome area. The group holds regular …

Home In Frome

Home In Frome is a popular community history group that records and celebrates the changing life of Frome. The group is responsible for the …

Keyford History Group

Keyford History Group organise talks and undertake research projects related to local community. The group also collaborates with theatrical companies to turn historical subjects …