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 […]

Emerging Earth is a four day intentional gathering held by Land, Food and Medicine in partnership with 42 Acres, Sense Ability and Listening to the Land. Here is an invitation to gather in a held container of sacred space and become part of a living community of spiritual practice and inquiry. Together we will explore […]

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.

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.

A free event to meet like minded people who like to mend, sew, or any other craft. Just bring along whatever you're working on. Come along to Palmer Street Bottle, we are in the back room. Please note this is not an organised activity - each person is responsible for themselves and their own equipment.

Emerging Earth is a four day intentional gathering held by Land, Food and Medicine in partnership with 42 Acres, Sense Ability and Listening to the Land. Here is an invitation to gather in a held container of sacred space and become part of a living community of spiritual practice and inquiry. Together we will explore […]

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.

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.

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.

Emerging Earth is a four day intentional gathering held by Land, Food and Medicine in partnership with 42 Acres, Sense Ability and Listening to the Land. Here is an invitation to gather in a held container of sacred space and become part of a living community of spiritual practice and inquiry. Together we will explore […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Welcome to The Second Act, a peer-led space for women in midlife who've walked their own path - and are now wondering what comes next. Come to share honestly, think out loud, and find your people. No experts, no agenda. Just real women in real conversation. What it is: honest conversation, mutual support, and the […]

As the nations favourite satirical mimic, Rory really needs no introduction what-so-ever. He’s provided definitive impersonations of PMs and Presidents from Major to Mandela, Blair to Brown, Clinton to Cameron and Bush to Trump. As himself, he’s been presenter, writer, quiz-show host, actor, translator and even (briefly) ballroom dancer. (Strictly, 2011. WTF?) By the time […]

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.

Wild Circle is a women’s group in nature -women sharing honest conversation around a fire, in a beautiful garden setting. No pressure or expectation, just a warm welcome and a gentle invitation to take a pause from everyday life and create a little breathing space. "Tara made me feel very welcome and relaxed, I felt […]

Embark on a journey through the vineyards of Italy at our exclusive Wines of Italy Tasting event! Experience the charm and elegance of Italy's diverse wine regions, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-drenched shores of Sicily. Our expert sommelier will take you on a guided tasting tour, featuring a handpicked selection of […]

R.E.M. formed in 1980, in Athens, Georgia and by the mid-nineties earned the tagline ‘the biggest band on the planet’ from the music press. They pioneered the alternative rock scene with relentless touring and a distinctive sound and entered the 90s mainstream without compromising their artistic vision.  They remain as relevant today as ever. Their […]

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace. Having sold more than two million albums to date, their debut album, The Good Will Out, was released in 1998 and became one of the fastest-selling debut albums by a British artist. It was certified gold on 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.

A chance to meet some of Frome’s most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore from the arboreal expert Julian Hight, author of many books including the beautiful new The Ancient Tree Explorer. This will be an easy walk, lasting about 90 minutes. It will start at the Cheese and Grain (BA11 […]

Autumn is a time of movement and change in the bird world. Migrants arrive from the north to spend the winter here, while summer visitors begin their journeys south. Hedgerows are alive with activity as birds feast on the season’s berries, and grasslands and wetlands provide vital feeding grounds for both resident and passing species. […]

We are very excited to be hosting our next Big Clothes Swap on Saturday 19th September from 10am to 1pm. How does it work? All you have to do to revamp your wardrobe is come on down with as many items of clothing as you wish in exchange for tokens. For example 5 items = […]

Consider the Wondrous opens with festival Director Gareth Howell-Jones explaining how Consider the Wondrous came about, why it’s in Frome, what it is for, and what he hopes the project can begin to achieve. He’ll talk too about the simple but radical way of looking squarely at nature that underpins his books Do Not Call […]

“As cities grow, the danger is not only ecological but emotional... If we want a future that is not only liveable but meaningful, we must learn to care differently. That begins by paying attention – to the cracks in the pavements, the stories in trees, the silence that follows loss.” JC Niala Did you know […]

Horatio has always been a lover and close observer of nature. In 2018 he had a mental breakdown; he was fully, psychotically delusional. He wrote about that experience with great bravery in Heavy Light, and a wonderfully generous and informative guide to mental health and the paths to recovery in Your Journey, Your Way. Mental health is […]

Join urban naturalist and Wild Pavements author Amanda Tuke for a pavement plant prowl and hear some of the fascinating stories behind the urban plants we can find on our very doorsteps. What wonders might she discover in the famous leat running down Cheap St? What other hidden marvels do we ignore every day? Please note: […]

Rosa grew up in Peru with the rainforest as her back garden, learning its lessons from her grandmother, a native healer in natural medicine. Now as a biologist and conservationist, she re-explores the Amazon with a unique blend of scientific enquiry and ancient insight.In her book The Spirit of the Rainforest, we meet pink dolphins, […]

In Wilderlands, the archaeologist Eloise Kane takes us on a fascinating and unfamiliar tour through 12,000 years of our history. When the glaciers finally retreated at the end of the last Ice Age, our ancestors crossed the land-bridge from the continent and reinhabited these islands. There have been humans here ever since - working the land, […]

An unmissable conversation between two great bird enthusiasts. Jon Gower has loved birds since one of his collier grandfather’s canaries hatched in the palm of his hand. In Birdland, he travels Britain from Portland Bill to the Hebrides in search of kittiwakes, bustards and turtle doves as well as a remarkable cast of characters – poets, […]

“You guys (Metallica Reloaded) are the ultimate sign of musical respect” James Hetfield (Frontman/Co-Founder of Metallica) METALLICA RELOADED originating from Bristol UK in 2010 are made up of 4 musicians (Wayne, John, Jay and Daz). They always strive to give the audience what they want in every performance delivering the ultimate Metallica sound and high octane […]

A highlight of each season, Pick & Mix returns with Fearg and a new line up for another brilliant evening of music, comedy and more. On the bill this time are: Oliver Young – an up & coming stand-up who was just named as runner up in the Bath New Act final, which was the […]

A gala evening of words and music inspired by the natural world. End the day with flowing jazz, beauty, poignancy and rapture. From earliest times, human art and music has celebrated and sought to understand the mysterious world around us. We’re thrilled to have such a stellar line-up for this gala where human creativity reflects […]

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

Mark is one of the UK’s leading naturalists, author of many award-winning books. His newest title The Nature of Seeing is all about the way we look at our surroundings, so this is a wonderful opportunity to accompany him as he explores Rodden Meadow by the river near the centre of town. This will be an easy […]

A family event, great for budding young nature enthusiasts aged 7+. “Do you yearn to climb oak trees, to get a bird’s eye view of the world, to feel the wind of leaves? Can I show you the magic of nature? Let me take you on a journey. A wild wandering. A fascinating world awaits.” […]

Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature, with each other, and with the elements. Come as you are and spend a relaxed Sunday of outdoor vibes. Gather in our forest glade for our signature vegetarian wild dining experience. Your meal will be cooked over an open fire with nourishing ingredients […]

In The Savage Landscape Cal Flyn goes in search of wildness "because I wanted to live my life more intensely... tap into a rawer, more authentic, more capable, part of myself." She meets gorillas in Uganda, blue sheep in Nepal, and writes luminously in terror and fascination of the new world created in front of […]

Nature-writing has boomed in the last twenty years. Books by two of our festival authors, Cal Flyn and Mark Cocker, recently appeared on The Sunday Times list of the most important non-fiction titles this century. The best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists, storytellers and artists […]

We're privileged to host this conversation between two of the most generous-minded thinkers concerned with the natural world. Mark Cocker is one of our leading naturalists. He leads courses in nature watching and writing (and will also be leading a guided nature walk earlier in the day here at Consider the Wondrous). His new book […]

Following yet another sell-out in March, the larger than life Superstars of CSF Professional Wrestling return to the Cheese and Grain on Sunday 20th September for another LIVE edition of SHOWDOWN! Get ready to Rumble as The High Flying, Hard Hitting, Body Slamming Action will be headlined by a Tables Match as ‘Bruiser’ Samuel Jacobs […]

We're constantly badgered to do more, to aim higher, to make the most of our time. Our phones and social media, which pose as a break from work, only keep our minds over-stimulated and anxious. In The Brain at Rest, Joseph Jebelli explains why stress is so damaging and introduces us to the brain's 'default […]

Our hope is that Consider the Wondrous can help us to rethink our place on the planet, as one remarkable species among so many others. So, it's fitting that our final event this year should show something as commonplace as trees in a radically different light. It's easy to think of trees as noble, beautiful […]

Night River Presents: David Thomas Broughton + Sylvie Grey David Thomas Broughton returns with a rare trio performance. One of the most distinctive and unpredictable figures in British folk and experimental music, Broughton’s songs move between intimacy, humour, improvisation and abstraction. No two performances are quite the same. Fresh from an appearance at End of […]