Discover Frome

Sherlock & Pages Book Club
2026-10-12 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Little Walcot, Stony Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BU, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of community and reading!
Bring your own book (fiction or non-fiction, whatever you prefer) and we’ll gather to read together in silence.
Doors will open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Drinks will be available at the bar.
No ticket required: free & open to all.
This is a new fortnightly event taking place on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.
Upstairs at Little Walcot, 8 Stoney Street, Frome.

Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
2026-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn.
So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours.
If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at.
This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush
2026-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
‘Utterly, surreally brilliant’ – Mick Wall, Classic Rock Magazine
Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring ‘The Music of Kate Bush’ to venues across the UK and Europe.
Featuring material from across Kate’s hugely successful catalogue of albums, the show includes classic hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and Hounds of Love – as well as Running Up That Hill – the world-wide No.1 hit single that took the charts by storm 37 years after its first release!
All delivered with breath-taking vocals from Mandy Watson and superb musicianship from the live band, this concert tour will no doubt be selling out fast, so book your tickets now!
‘Blown away – your spin on Kate Bush is amazing’ – RTÉ Radio
‘I could have been listening to Kate herself!’ – Preston Heyman
‘That gave me a shiver’– Jeremy Vine BBC Radio 2

Pregnancy Mindfulness
2026-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Rise Frome, Whittox Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BY, United Kingdom
Pregnant and looking for some time and space to connect with yourself, your baby and others going through pregnancy?
These monthly sessions give you time to pause, tune into yourself and relax. No experience necessary – the simple meditations will be guided, you can sit in a chair, bring along a cushion or a yoga mat (and a blanket!) if you’d prefer to lie down and fully rest.
There’s the option for a little gentle movement after the relaxation, so you can land back in the room before we come back to circle and there’s the chance to chat and share your experience and reflect on your pregnancy.
Advance booking recommended, and it’s a pay-what-you-feel workshop.

Multicultural Festival
2026-10-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Save the date! Frome’s Multicultural Festival returns on Sunday 11th October 2026 to the Cheese & Grain, 12pm – 3pm.

Dru Yoga for Mental Wellbeing
2026-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Vallis Farm, Egford Hill, Frome, BA11 3JQ, United Kingdom
A 4 week Sunday morning yoga course.
Expect mindful movement leaving you with a greater sense of calm & ease. Come away with techniques that you will be able to take away with you to use in daily living.
To book, please email sarah@onenesswithsarah.co.uk

Frome Flea Market & Craft Fair
2026-10-11 09:00 - 15:00 | West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Frome, BA11 5ES
A vibrant indoor and outdoor Flea Market & Craft Fair with over 250 individual and independent traders. From flea market stalls selling antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items to talented designer makers, artisans and crafters showcasing their work.

Entry £3 per adult (under 16’s free)
Free entry to all classic vehicles (No need to pre-book)
Live music
Children’s fun rides / inflatables
On-site catering and bar
Free parking
Inside stands – from £20 – please pre-book
Outside pitches – all £20 – cash only on the day

To book a stall call Claire on 07722752404
Website – https://www.fromefleaandcraft.com/

Red Rum Club
2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Liverpool sextet Red Rum Club continue their upward curve, charging into 2026 with relentless momentum and a sound that’s become unmistakably their own – bold, brass-fuelled, and bursting with ambition. With their signature “Mariachi Merseybeat” drawing fans from Merseyside to Mexico, the band are showing no signs of slowing down.
2025 was a huge year, featuring UK arena and European tour dates with The Wombats, as well as major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Tramlines, and YNOT. The band also played their biggest ever hometown headline show at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, where 11,000 fans gathered to celebrate their meteoric rise.
In September, the band secured their second Top 10 album with BUCK (Modern Sky UK), reaching No. 7 and earning recognition from the Official Charts with a special award. Around the same time, they signed a licensing deal with New York/LA-based label AVENUE A, which is currently promoting the album across North, Central, and South America.
Live shows remain the heartbeat of Red Rum Club. To mark the release of BUCK, the band embarked on a major sold-out UK headline tour (24th September to 9th October), playing to thousands of fans nationwide. Wasting no time, they then headed out on their biggest North American tour to date, joining The Wombats from 14th October to 15th November and continuing to build their rapidly growing US fanbase.
2026 has already kicked off in style, with an appearance at the prestigious #HAPPENS event in Las Vegas, where the band performed to over 100 radio programmers from across the USA. They have also announced slots at major UK summer festivals, alongside a headline performance at On The Waterfront at Pier Head, Liverpool – a 12,000-capacity show and their biggest headline performance to date.
Continuing to expand their North American footprint, the band are set to play 13 shows across the continent, marking their seventh tour of the region.

Little Pickles Market
2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
What will be on offer to buy, every market is unique and offers a great selection of items from prams to babygros, books to play gyms, bouncy chairs to wooden toys, toddler clothes to baby carriers, welly boots to swimwear, the list goes on and on.

Frome Farmers' Market
2026-10-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Boyle Cross
Since October 2022, Frome’s farmers’ market has taken place at Boyle Cross – the town’s original market venue, and where we also hold a market on the first Sunday of the month as part of The Frome Independent.

Frome Boyle Cross market runs every second Saturday of the month, from February to December 9am – 1pm.

Situated close to Cheap Street and Catherine Hill, it’s a great destination to meet and buy from local farmers, cheesemakers, market gardeners, and bakers.

Boyle Cross itself has plenty of seating and you can collect a takeaway coffee at one of the nearby cafes and come and enjoy watching the market life!

Shoddy Theatre & Skedaddle Theatre: a Brief Case of Crazy
2026-10-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
OFFIE WINNER 2026
AN AWARD-WINNING ROMANTIC PHYSICAL COMEDY FROM SKEDADDLE THEATRE & SHODDY THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH YORK THEATRE ROYAL.
Inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, A Brief Case of Crazy is a heart-warming and hilarious physical comedy told through slick choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry.
Meet Thomas, an awkward, introverted office worker with a quiet crush on his equally shy colleague, Daisy. His quest for love must contend with a boisterous boss named Simon and a rather bothersome briefcase that drags an awkward introvert into extraordinary events.
Will his quest for love fail? Or will he discover, it’s what’s on the inside that counts?
A Brief Case of Crazy is a silent love story with a very loud heart.
Running time: 60 minutes no interval
Recommended: 5+
All Tickets: £15

One Night in Nashville
2026-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
One Night In Nashville is the UK’s #1 and only true Downtown-Nashville & Honky Tonk Experience. Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene, One Night In Nashville offer their audience an authentic slice of the buzzing Nashville Experience here in the UK. The show features the biggest Modern Country Hits from Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, alongside a tribute to their idols, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and more. Music lovers will truly have “One Night In Nashville”!

Black Water County – Live At The Tree House
2026-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tree House, 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH, United Kingdom
Mashing their own brew of pop-punk and folk since 2013, the five-piece continue on their mission to provide merriment and moshing to the masses by relentlessly touring the UK and Europe.
Drawing inspiration from their favourite punk bands growing up, matched with their long affinity to folk legends, the fusion had formed. With the driving force of drums, bass and high energy guitar, they meet unwavering banjo, mandolin and tin whistle melodies, and all stand equally on the battlefield.
The debut album ‘Taking Chances’ was released in 2017, with the sophomore album ‘Comedies and Tragedies’ being released three years later during the first lockdown of 2020. Newest release ‘The Only Life Worth Living’ came out to the masses in 2023 boasting four singles, including one featuring guest vocalist Hannah Greenwood of Creeper. All three releases were released independently and were produced and mixed by Lewis Johns of The Ranch.
To date the band’s UK festival appearances include Cropredy, WOMAD, Boomtown, Beautiful Days, Belladrum, Black Deer, Camp Bestival along with hundreds of smaller UK festivals and beyond, also venturing into Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and France.
In both 2016 and 2018, Black Water County won their place on Fireball’s ‘Fuelling the Fire Tour’ supporting Less Than Jake, Flogging Molly, The Bronx and The Skints. They subsequently featured in Kerrang!’s online coverage of the tour, received an endorsement from Fireball UK and also appeared on BBC radio stations with the single ‘Rise and Fall’.
‘Ultimately though, it was Black Water County who landed themselves a place on the stage with Flogging Molly.. The Emerald Isle-influenced six piece started the first moshpit of the evening and cemented themselves as the judges’ favourite’ – Kerrang Features, Fuelling the Fire Tour
Ultimately though, it was Black Water County who landed themselves a place on the stage with Flogging Molly.. The Emerald Isle-influenced six piece started the first moshpit of the evening and cemented themselves as the judges’ favourite. Kerrang Features – Fuelling the Fire Tour
Sometimes there are gigs where you simply pinch yourself and say “I was there…”, and tonight was one of those. Ross Ferrone, Rock Regeneration
One of the best bands in the English scene…A beautiful cacophony of distilled folkpunk bliss! London Celtic Punks
Mayhem sprinkled with laughs and beer and of course some rollicking good tunes.Gigs and Bands
Using the stage as their playground, hard rock folk band Black Water County chucked a massive bucket of energy at the folks in the Big Top, drenching us with their enthusiasm and huge sound. Get Ready To Rock
Please note this is an 18+ all standing event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com

Volunteering for wellbeing
2026-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Vallis Veg, Egford, Frome, BA11 3NF, United Kingdom
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.

Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: the Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
2026-10-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths’ seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME’s Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the finest records ever made, The Smiths’ 1986 masterpiece continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
Join legendary Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and acclaimed Queen Is Dead producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an in-depth conversation exploring the making and enduring legacy of this landmark album.
Through stories, memories and behind-the-scenes insights, Mike and Stephen will take a deep dive into the recording of The Queen Is Dead, discussing each song track-by-track, studio sessions and creative processes that helped define a generation and continue to resonate with listeners four decades later.
The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, archive video, signings and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear first-hand from two of the people behind the record.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest British albums ever made, with two of the people who helped bring it to life.
This event has a minimum age requirement of 10. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
2026-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | The Villager Frome, Critchill Manor Estate, Frome, BA114LJ
Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12.
Led by Luke and Rob, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known, needed and trusted.
Days are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills, real responsibility, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make, use tools, cook over fire, grow food, explore the woods, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter.
As the group develops there will also be adventures, expeditions and rites of passage, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity.
At the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work, listen, lead, care and contribute.
Thursdays, 10am–3pm, term time
Ages 8–12
£40 per session
Starting September at The Village, Frome.
To register your interest, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.

Stay and Play with Purple Elephant
2026-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome, BA115AJ
Weekly stay and play session where families can meet and access family support, and their children can play together. For families with pre-school age children but older children who are home schooled are also welcome. A free session run by Purple Elephant with suggested donation of £1 per child.

Singing Mamas
2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome, BA115AJ
Life as a mum can be wonderful, exhausting and, at times, lonely. It’s easy to spend so much time looking after everyone else that you forget to look after yourself.
Singing Mamas is a warm, welcoming wellbeing singing group where you can come exactly as you are. No auditions, no performances and absolutely no singing experience needed.
Together we’ll sing simple, uplifting songs from around the world, learning everything by ear in a relaxed and supportive space. Singing has been shown to reduce stress, lift mood, regulate the nervous system and help us feel more connected to ourselves and each other.
Babies and young children are very welcome. They can play, feed, nap, wander around or join in however they like. There is no expectation for little ones to sit still or be quiet.
After an hour of singing, we stay for tea, cake and conversation, because community matters just as much as the singing.
Whether you’re pregnant, a new mum, have toddlers, school-aged children or simply long for connection with other women, you’ll find a place here.
Come for the singing.
Leave feeling lighter, calmer and connected.
What to expect:

One hour of joyful, relaxed singing
Tea, cake and conversation afterwards
A friendly, supportive community
A space where both you and your child are welcome exactly as you are
You don’t need a good singing voice
You just need to come.

Toddler Time Thursday
2026-10-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE
Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Thursday during term time. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones.
Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Pop-up cafe at The Key Centre
2026-10-08 09:15 - 14:30 | The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome, BA115AJ
The Pod run a pop-up cafe at The Key Centre every Thursday from 9:15am – 2:30pm. The cafe is an affordable, relaxed and fun space to catch up with friends or meet new people.

Free Scrapstore craft every week: 10am – 12pm
Free activities every week e.g. bingo, Hoy, puzzles and games: 12:30pm – 2pm
Plus children’s play area

All welcome!

Stay and Play with Purple Elephant
2026-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE

Frome Wednesday Market
2026-10-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Cattle Market Car Park, Bridge Street Somerset Frome, BA11 1BE
Frome has a market every Wednesday, 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.

Flea and Collectables Market
2026-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Quality second hand goods including a selection of antiques and collectables as well as a mixture of bric-a-brac and jewellery with even the chance of some hidden treasure.
Always worth a rummage!
Grain bar/café – also serving food.

Tom Mcrae – Live At The Tree House
2026-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tree House, 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH, United Kingdom
British singer-songwriter, Tom McRae, has released 9 solo studio albums to date, and 3 live albums.
Tom’s debut album was nominated for The Mercury Prize, a Brit Award, and Q Magazine Award. His latest album, a duet collaboration with French artists was released to great acclaim in March 2024.
As well as his own music, Tom has written for other artists over the years, most notably Marianne Faithfull on her 2014 album “Give My Love To London”. His music has been used extensively in film and television, and McRae regularly composes for orchestras in Europe.
Over the years Tom has garnered a reputation as a great live act, whether solo, trio, full band, or with string quartet. Tom’s relationship with his audience is very special, as anyone who has witnessed the shows can attribute. Despite McRae’s melancholy reputation, the shows are often funny, heartfelt, and rousing.
Please note this is an 18+ all standing event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com

Baby Boogie
2026-10-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE
Stories and rhymes for children up to 12 months with their parents / carers, every Tuesday from 11am – 11:30am. A fun free session to share with your baby and meet other new parents.
Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Toddler Time Tuesday
2026-10-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE
Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Tuesday. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones.
Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.

Brushy One String – Live at the Tree House
2026-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Tree House, 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH, United Kingdom
Internationally acclaimed Jamaican artist Brushy One String is returning to Europe with a new series of live performances following renewed international activity and growing global momentum.
Known worldwide for the viral hit “Chicken in The Corn,” Brushy One String has built a devoted international following through his unmistakable voice, powerful storytelling, and unique one-string guitar style. Blending reggae, folk, roots, and blues influences, his performances offer audiences a rare and deeply authentic musical experience.
More than an internet phenomenon, Brushy One String continues to captivate audiences worldwide with intimate live shows filled with humour, soul, and Jamaican cultural spirit.
This upcoming run of performances offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Jamaica’s most original contemporary artists live and direct.
Please note this is an 18+ all standing event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com

Noel Fitzpatrick – Medicine & Music
2026-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Noel will share the extraordinary lessons he has learned from animals and his gift for guitar, playing his favourite rock songs live with his band
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is the star of The Supervet on Channel 4 and YouTube. He is a world-leading, world-record-breaking vet, and best-selling author. He has filled arenas with his live tours – offering audiences feel-good stories, and unique perspectives on life informed by his love of animals. Now he’s hitting the road, with a completely new show combining his passion for both animals and music. Mentored by some of rock’s greatest heroes, Noel has formed a band featuring several of Britain’s best musicians. On an evening of live entertainment you will never forget, he’ll be mixing anecdotes from his life as a vet with his favourite rock music, delivering a completely unique and heady cocktail of medicine and music – another world-first and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
£94.50 Meet & Greet – Rows A, B & C
£56 premium (with goody bag) – Rows – D & E
£35 General all other rows
Please note meet and greet will be prior to advertised door opening time.

The Frome Independent Market
2026-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Frome Town Centre
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 than a market’, incorporating live music, DJs, street performance, workshops and activities for children and adults alike on market days.
The market is a free event for visitors and has quickly grown to be one of the most significant elements in the region’s calendar attracting over 80,000 visitors each year.
Visitors to the market can find contemporary craft, designer-made homewares, ethical clothing and jewellery in our Designer-Maker section, discover fledgling design start-ups in our Suitcase Sale, have a rummage through vintage nostalgia in our Flea Market or browse indoor plants, gardenalia and homewares in our Homes & Gardens section. Food lovers can discover local produce from cheese and cider to vegan cakes and kimchi. We work with Somerset Farmers Markets who curate a section for farmers, growers and producers. There’s also a huge and vibrant range of street food to choose from.
