The Lost Pubs of Frome #2 is the second of three different walks taking place across the festival weekend. This walk looks at those lost pubs within the proximity of the town centre, starting at Justice Lane and ending at Christchurch Street East. At least twelve different sites will be visited, with many of the […]
A ramblers walk. Bring packed lunch and a drink, also waterproofs and appropriate footwear. There could be mud! Meeting place: outside Cheese & Grain Walk leader: Les Stather Mileage: 9 miles How to book: no need to book This walk is part of Frome Walking Festival 2026.
The trail follows the plaques established by the Frome Society for Local Study to explore the rich heritage of Frome through its buildings and the interesting people who occupied them including Thomas Bunn, Clara Grant, Edward Cockey, Alice Seeley and Jenson Button. There may be some hills. Meeting place: Outside Cheese & Grain Walk leader: […]
A walk exploring the different rocks used in the buildings of Frome, how they are used and identified. Some contain fossils - these will be discussed to determine past environments at the time the rocks were forming. Expect steps and slopes. Please note: places on this walk are limited to 12 people. Email or leave […]
trinityBuilt between the latter half of the 17th century and first half of the 18th, it is now a rare - even unique - example of early industrial housing anywhere in the country. This walk will encompass much of its past, from conception and construction during the Stuart and Georgian periods, through to partial demolition […]
The Frome Heritage Trail is a circular walk beginning at Justice Lane and ending at Whittox Lane. The route highlights much of the incredible heritage of Frome - a town that has more listed buildings than anywhere else in Somerset - and follows the series of numbered plaques originally erected to celebrate Frome's 1300th anniversary […]
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on a walk to see some of Frome's most majestic trees and hear about their history, legacy and lore. This easy 1.5 mile walk will include Millenium Green and Rodden Meadow. Meeting place: outside Cheese & Grain Walk leader: Julian Hight Mileage: 1.5 miles How to […]
A very slow, very short, stroll around Frome Market Place with storyteller and guide Lisa Kenwright or Frome Guided Walks, offered in association with The Good Heart. The centre of Frome today is not just the product of accidental tides of history but of deliberate planning for an imagined future. Join us to discover how […]
The Lost Pubs of Frome #3 is the third and final walk taking place across the festival weekend. This walk will visit the sites of more than a dozen lost […]
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 […]
Discover how humans and beavers are joining forces to restore vibrant wetland ecosystems at Heal Somerset. On this guided walk and talk with rewilding ranger Daniel Hill, you will experience first-hand these developing wetlands and learn how dams, ponds, scrapes and more can shape water movement, biodiversity, and habitat recovery. Together you will explore how […]
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 […]
