Heritage Directory

dissenters' cemetery

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

Frome Museum

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

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 …