Alice Seeley, adopted daughter of Frome, helped bring down a King - with a camera. In 1898, twenty-seven-year-old Alice Seeley Harris sailed for King Leopold II's Congo Free State. Over the next seven years, her photographs of forced rubber labour, mutilated workers, and a father named Nsala mourning his murdered daughter on the veranda of […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Inspired by the gargoyles and grotesques of St. John’s Church in Frome, this after-school workshop will use clay and mixed media to create your very own gargoyle. Eyeballs and inspiration supplied! You may wish to bring an apron or old clothes. Suitable for children aged 6-18.This event is part of Frome Festival.
This youth club is suitable for those aged 14 - 16. Join us at the farm for fire building, pond dipping, tree planting, creating wildlife habitats, checking for snakes (yes, […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of radiant choral and organ music spanning four centuries of the English sacred tradition. From the serene beauty of Tallis’ If Ye Love Me and Purcell’s Bell Anthem, to the rich Romantic warmth of Stanford’s Magnificat in A and Bairstow’s Blessed City, Heavenly Salem, this programme celebrates the power […]
The Haydn Jeugd Strijk Orkest is one of the leading youth string orchestras in the Netherlands. A vibrant platform for young musical excellence, the ensemble brings together talented string players with many studying at leading European conservatoires. Enjoy a rich programme of string music including works by Purcell, Elgar, Mendelssohn and Vaughan-Williams.This event is part […]
Tapestry, Kylie Fitzpatrick’s bestselling novel, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry’s story through the lives of two women: an embroiderer in 1064 and an academic in 2018. Together, they reveal the history of this most enigmatic artefact. Frome author, […]
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Or so we’re told… But a cover can make or break any book – however great or terrible. Join Mark Ecob, one of the UK’s leading cover designers, in conversation with Tina Gaisford-Waller of Hunting Raven, and discover the secrets of what sells.This event is part of Frome […]
Buena Bristol Social Club is a collaboration of top-notch Cuban and Bristol-based musicians in the Latin music scene. Cuban musician, Michel Padron has carefully crafted a band that faithfully preserves the distinctive sound and flavour of Buena Vista Social Club’s music. The Buena Bristol Social Club is a testament to the enduring spirit and essence […]
