Discover Frome

The Lady's Boudoir: underclothes and accessories.
2026-03-01 10:00 - 2026-04-25 15:00 (Europe/London) | Frome Museum, North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AT, United Kingdom
‘The Lady’s Boudoir’ conjures up an image of a private, glamorous space, where items of intimate apparel; knickers, corsets, petticoats, stockings, lotions and lingerie, ribbons and lace, potions and powders would be used by ladies of means to polish and perfect the ideal of beauty of the age. Of course, it was not always so – especially for the working woman of Frome.
The museum is open:
Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11am – 3pm
and Frome Independent Market Sundays
Entrance to the galleries and to the exhibition is free. A donation is appreciated.

Dress Up Friday - The Coat of Hopes - Frome Connects May 2026
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Boyle Cross
On the first of May as part of the Frome Connects project and the ongoing weekly “Dress Up Fridays”, we are welcoming the Coat of Hopes to the Boyle Cross in the centre of Frome.
The Coat of Hopes is a patchwork coat on an ongoing walking pilgrimage through the UK towards the end of the climate and ecological emergency.
It has been made by and worn and walked by many hundreds of people on a journey on foot of over 2000 miles so far. It carries people’s hopes for the places they live, sewn into the blanket patches of which it is made.
All who encounter it are invited to wear it and (whilst the Coat song is sung) take a moment to be conscious of themselves at this time, standing in connection with all those who have made or worn the Coat before them and with the life and land it has witnessed on its way.
We will meet at the fountain to honour the coat and all it stands for – connecting with ourselves, our community and the planet.
Take a look at a short video about the Coat of Hopes here.

Partners in Art exhibition
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00 | Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2BN, United Kingdom
Frome Art Society was founded in 1979, just seven years before the Black Swan arose as our local centre for the arts in 1986. Together they celebrate the diversity of talent in the area, nurturing participation in the many dimensions of art.
FAS believes that everyone deserves to have their creativity celebrated. Every member, whether they are professional artists or someone in the foothills of artistic exploration, is invited to participate in their regular exhibitions. This summer they celebrate forty years of Black Swan Arts with a month long exhibition, running 16th May – 21st June. Come, enjoy this stimulating visual adventure, provided by their members.

Frome Creatives exhibition
2026-05-30 10:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00 | The Round Tower at Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB
A showcase of work from creative classes run by Frome Community Education in the Round Tower at Black Swan Arts.

Exhibition - Frome in Old Postcards
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-30 16:30 | Frome Town Hall, Christopher Street West, Frome, BA111EB, United Kingdom
80 historic postcard images of Frome all displayed in Frome Town Hall and open to the public daily for most of June. There will be a short break from 15 – 19 June while a Refugee Week exhibition is staged. The card will go back on display from June 22 – 30. You will see many parts of the town as they were from over 100 years ago right up to the 1970s.

Transform
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-27 | The Station Gallery, Station Approach, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE, United Kingdom
Art Exhibition by Angie Salfield and Kate Cochrane taking place at the Station Gallery, Frome.

Frome Festival – 25th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
2026-07-03 09:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Cafe La Strada, 13 Cheap Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BN, United Kingdom
Celebrate Frome Festival’s silver anniversary by exploring images from the last 25 years. Explore memories from events and activities across Frome that helped make Frome Festival what it is today. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair of Frome Festival.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Chapel Barton Looms
2026-07-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-06 11:00 - 15:00 | The Old Sunday School, 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BZ, United Kingdom
Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome’s rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located through the Zion archway on Catherine Hill, with local glass artist Katrina Beattie also showcasing her stunning murrini bowls, coasters, and jewellery.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Alice Seeley – Anti-Slavery Campaigner
2026-07-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Frome Museum, North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AT, United Kingdom
This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley (1870–1970) in King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. Using her Kodak camera, she documented the mutilation of Congolese people under a brutal regime designed to enforce rubber production quotas. Shown internationally as lantern slides, her images galvanised public opinion and resulted in the collapse of Leopold’s personal rule in 1908. Alice Seeley was arguably the first photographer to create and use her own images as part of an active campaign for social change. Some photographs in this exhibition may be distressing.
The exhibition runs during Frome Museum’s normal opening hours: 11am to 3pm Tuesday to Saturday, plus Independent Market Sundays (5th July)
www.frome-museum.org
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Wonders of Creation
2026-07-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Church, Church St, Frome, BA11 1PL
Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on the Genesis account of Creation and focus on Earth and its wonders. Light refreshments on sale.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Art for Wellbeing Exhibition
2026-07-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Church, Church St, Frome, BA11 1PL
Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the ‘People’s Choice’ – a prize draw will be held after the exhibitions.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Argentous
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 17:00 | The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Frome, BA11 1PT, United Kingdom
A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside.
https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Open Art Trail
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Somerset
Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and so much more.
Discover the full trail by picking up a free brochure at the Cheese & Grain, Black Swan Arts, Library, Town Hall, or at many local shops. Brochures can be downloaded through the Frome Open Art Trail and Frome Festival websites.
Home – Frome Open Art Trail
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Ian Marlow Sculpture Exhibition
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Sculpture Garden, Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham, Somerset, BA11 2QT, United Kingdom
Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian’s Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the world. Amid the ferns and architectural planting, he displays his sculptures in bold stainless steel, vibrant glass and patinated bronze bringing renewed energy to this tranquil setting.
www.marlowsculpture.co.uk
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Browse the Bible
2026-07-06 10:30 - 15:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Frome, BA11 3DE
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through.
This event is part of Frome Festival.
