A circular 2.5 mile 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 in 1985. Led […]
The route follows the line of “the canal that never was”, passing coal workings that would have benefitted from the canal. Last year we walked from Coleford to Ham. This 2.5 mile walk is along the canal route westwards from Ham. Once a hub of industrial activity, it is now delightful countryside to walk through. […]
WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two rebels on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. Watch our heroes, Galileo and Scaramouche, as they team up with a group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, to take back the iPlanet from the […]
Frome has a market every Saturday, 9am – 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you’ll find fresh produce, sweet treats, homeware, jewellery, gifts, pet supplies and more.
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 and Alice Seeley. The walk does involve walking up and down some of the hilly streets of Frome. […]
A mostly level walk on country roads, good footpaths and forest tracks, exploring Longbridge Deverill and the historic area of Southleigh Woods. One uneven section, otherwise good underfoot and no stiles. Toilets and refreshments available at the pub at the end of the walk. Free parking courtesey of The George Inn. Walk starts at The […]
This moderate 2-mile walk will visit Frome’s Commonwealth War Graves. There are over 50 Commonwealth War Graves Commissions (CWGC) graves in Frome – dates range from 1915 to 1947. They are located in St John’s, Holy Trinity, Vallis Rd. (Dissenters) and Christ Church – the walk will visit these locations and complete at the Frome […]
Geors Richards leads this 1.5 hour workshop for complete beginners, teaching the basic Nordic walking technique. Poles will be provided. Suitable for all fitness levels. Walk starts from Frome Cricket Club, Rodden Road, BA11 2AH. To book you space please email Geors Richards. Part of Frome Walking Festival
A guided heritage walk looking at some of the Victorian and Edwardian social history of the town of Frome. What is ‘kind’ and what is ‘unkind’? Has the definition changed over time? Is kindness shown in the material history of our town? Or is true kindness always a private act between friends and neighbours, private […]
Unfortunately this walk has been cancelled. Back by popular demand from Rare Species Theatre Company creators of cult hit “Frome - The Fecund Coming” and Mojo Moves. Join eminent whistorian Virginia Saggers on a silent disco walking tour of Frome. This year we celebrate the rich heritage of the town in touching cloth - a […]
Learn about native and non-native plants around us, how to identify them, their medicinal properties and the benefit they have to wildlife. Also some foraging advice. Medium level: will require walking boots or wellies as it may be muddy in places. There is some uneven ground and a style to get over. Walk starts from […]
WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two rebels on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. Watch our heroes, Galileo and Scaramouche, as they team up with a group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, to take back the iPlanet from the […]
