The Frome Independent is an award-winning, destination street market, reclaiming Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South West. In this special July market, Frome Festival will once again take over the streets with music, drama, dance and performances of all […]
Discover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. Across this day of talks, expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the […]
Join local author and Magic Quill founder Clemency Brown for a fun and inspiring creative writing workshop to celebrate the release of her children’s fantasy adventure Wishbound. Create your own […]
Over three days, Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery make a Peace Mandala, representing a Buddha’s earthly palace using millions of grains of coloured sand. Watch the intricate design build up from the dedication ceremony. The most intriguing and intricate example of the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is the construction of the Sand Mandala. […]
Discover the magical sound of Khöömii. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice. Led by the UK’s most experienced teachers and performers. Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice. https://soundtransformations.co.uk/mongolian-khoomii-overtone-singing-workshops-main-page/ This event is part of Frome Festival.
Head to The Tunnels for an all-day celebration of Afro dance music and vibrant South African flavours. Expect high-energy DJs, uplifting rhythms, and a dance floor that moves from afternoon into night. A variety of African meals will be available and children are also welcome before 10pm.This event is part of Frome Festival.
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, […]
Frome’s premier trad jazz band will be making their annual visit to delightful setting of the Blue House garden. Sit out on the lawn, enjoy light refreshments supplied by Frome Lions and pass the afternoon away enjoying the sounds of traditional jazz, blues and stomps from New Orleans.This event is part of Frome Festival.
Enjoy an afternoon of bowls in the lovely surroundings of Frome Selwood Bowling Club. Bowls incorporates gentle exercise with social and competitive games, and is suitable for all abilities and ages from 10 years. Experienced bowlers will introduce you to the sport. Just bring flat-soled shoes and the club will provide the rest. Refreshments available.This […]
Nunney Acoustic Cafe is bringing its unique vibe to Victoria Park as part of Frome Festival! Enjoy all the usual warmth and joy of the regular live music event, now in the (hopefully) sunny park. There will be fabulous music, scrumptious food, a brilliant bar… and you! Donations accepted.This event is part of Frome Festival.
A chance to meet the Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet. Try prayer flag printing, butter sculpture using the chagpurs for sand mandala making, and make a dukar wheel, which can be blessed by the monks at the end of the workshop. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is part of Frome […]
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever-popular walk to see some of Frome’s most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore. This easy walk will include Millennium Green, Rodden Meadow and Willow Vale. This walk starts from the Cheese & Grain. This event is part of Frome […]
