A chance to meet some of Frome’s most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore from the arboreal expert Julian Hight, author of many books including the beautiful new The Ancient Tree Explorer. This will be an easy walk, lasting about 90 minutes. It will start at the Cheese and Grain (BA11 […]
Autumn is a time of movement and change in the bird world. Migrants arrive from the north to spend the winter here, while summer visitors begin their journeys south. Hedgerows are alive with activity as birds feast on the season’s berries, and grasslands and wetlands provide vital feeding grounds for both resident and passing species. […]
We are very excited to be hosting our next Big Clothes Swap on Saturday 19th September from 10am to 1pm. How does it work? All you have to do to revamp your wardrobe is come on down with as many items of clothing as you wish in exchange for tokens. For example 5 items = […]
Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature, with each other, and with the elements. Come as you are and spend a relaxed Sunday of outdoor vibes. Gather in our forest glade for our signature vegetarian wild dining experience. Your meal will be cooked over an open fire with nourishing ingredients […]
This is a rare opportunity to join a small group for a twilight beaver watch and experience the magic of seeing these remarkable animals living wild. You’ll enjoy a peaceful and immersive evening watching wildlife emerge as day turns to night. Our thriving beaver family has really made themselves at home on site at Heal […]
Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. No previous experience is necessary, just turn up on the day.
Save the date for Sustainable Fashion Week 2026!
The Autumn Equinox is that beautiful moment when day and night are held in perfect balance before the landscape begins its gentle transition into winter. Rather than celebrating abundance, it celebrates noticing, seed heads instead of flowers, texture instead of colour, habitats instead of displays. To celebrate this Autumn Equinox we invite you to join […]
A relaxed, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills, spend time in nature, and connect with like-minded folk. Come and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in […]
Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. No previous experience is necessary, just turn up on the day.
Come and explore nature in a new way at this Herbalism Walk and Medicine-Making Day led by Elena Tornberg-Lennox. You will discover the history and medicinal uses of plants, deepening your appreciation and understanding of them and how humans have connected to them throughout time. As we move into autumn, when the days are cooler […]
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South West. The market takes place on the first Sunday of the month from March to December and strives to be ‘more […]
