Frome Art Society was founded in 1979, just seven years before the Black Swan arose as our local centre for the arts in 1986. Together they celebrate the diversity of talent in the area, nurturing participation in the many dimensions of art. FAS believes that everyone deserves to have their creativity celebrated. Every member, whether […]
A showcase of work from creative classes run by Frome Community Education in the Round Tower at Black Swan Arts.
This practical, jargon-free course from Edventure Frome and the Business Skills Hub is designed for self-employed people, sole traders and small business owners who want to understand their finances, stay organised, and feel more confident dealing with HMRC. Whether your records currently live in a spreadsheet, a notebook, or a shoebox full of receipts, this […]
80 historic postcard images of Frome all displayed in Frome Town Hall and open to the public daily for most of June. There will be a short break from 15 - 19 June while a Refugee Week exhibition is staged. The card will go back on display from June 22 - 30. You will see […]
Join for a gentle vinyasa flow with Ashtanga elements. Expect a blend of traditional Ashtanga; breath-work and postures. There will be a mixture of stillness and movement to help you take time for yourself. A practice to both stimulate and regulate your nervous system. All levels welcome - Please bring your own mat
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.
This youth club is suitable for those aged 12 - 14. Join us for an afterschool club where you can plant trees, build fires, cook food grown you’ve harvested from the ground and go dipping for frogs and newts in the pond. Or if you’d prefer to play manhunt in the forest garden? You can […]
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.
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 Tennis Club are excited to be launching a 6 week walking tennis course for our local community!🎾 🎾Walking Tennis is for anyone that wants to play tennis, but at their own pace. No running or jumping and you can let the ball bounce twice. Less speed but just as much fun! Ideal for anybody […]
Join us for a joyful morning of singing, instruments and summer fun! Little Piccolos preschool music classes, based on Kodaly methods, adds musical magic to your child's life. Movement, rhythm games and musical play - learning the magic of music through fun. No backing tracks - original songs written by music therapists and run by […]
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.
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, we have snakes) or whatever you want to do that day. If the sun is shining and you want just enjoy it then do! If […]
Join our upcoming 5-week improv course - perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Adults only. No scripts. No pressure. Just a playful and welcoming space to invent characters, create stories, and discover the joy of saying "yes, and..." to every idea. Led by an experienced facilitator, each session invites you to participate in a mix […]
The Big Green Clothes Swap is back! A sustainable, ethical, affordable way to revamp your wardrobe. Bring any unwanted items to the Silk Mill and take home as many new finds as you like. Please no shoes or underwear. £3 entry, cash only. Supported by the Frome Wardrobe Collective
An Irish writer juggles promoting his book with caring for his mother in this comedy-drama. Things get even more complicated when his friends’ mothers join them for the weekend. Ireland 2025 | 90 minutes | Cert 15 English This film is part of Frome Film Club, a membership of like-minded film enthusiasts, which presents a […]
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.
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
See Newton up close and personal. A limited number of VIP tickets and special Guitar Workshop tickets are available Newton Faulkner is continually adjusting to a music landscape dominated by flux, he’s moved from the phenomenal success of his debut album ‘Hand Built By Robots’ to the surging triumph of ‘Write It On Your Skin’; […]
The Blues Rock Roadshow Experience the electrifying sounds of the 60s and 70s with acclaimed guitarist Remi Harris and his band. This unforgettable show pays tribute to blues rock legends such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Free and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Witness some of the UK’s most talented musicians deliver a world-class […]
A true story chronicling the author’s own life as the man he loves succumbs to Alzheimer’s disease and the difficult decisions that have to be made. Deeply moving, occasionally very funny, it is a story that touches us all. Running time: 80 minutes Recommended: 14+ Tickets: £14 | Concessions: £12 Please note this performance shows […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
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.
Craft, Creativity and Connection - a restorative day of crafting, delicious food, and relaxing by the natural pool and wood-fired sauna in the beautiful surrounds of Vallis Farm. Anna (from the Love Makers Cafe) will guide you in your choice of block printing, crepe paper flower making or botanical embroidery. After a delicious Vallis lunch, […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
As part of the ‘Great Big Green Week’ we are holding a very special event to give you a chance to see Frome like you’ve never seen it before. We’ve partnered with Nick Patel, a local tour guide and conservationist from Wilder Skies to take you on a gentle walk along some very familiar sections […]
Vernon Kay is hitting the road with a record box time machine taking us back to the heady, hedonistic days of house phones, Sega Megadrives and Sony Discmans… and raves in fields everywhere. With the internet barely invented, the 90s brought us some of the greatest tunes of all time, from the Shamen to The […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
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.
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 - […]
Join Tamsin, Vallis Farm's Head of Land and Learning for a practical, hands-on introduction to no dig vegetable growing, perfect for beginner growers and anyone curious about working with — rather than against — the soil. In this friendly, half-day course, we’ll explore the principles and benefits of the no dig approach, and why it’s […]
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.
🎤💃 Calling all Dancing Queens and Kings of Frome! 🕺🎶 Join us on Saturday 13th June for a fun-filled morning of music, singing, and feel-good vibes! Start the day by warming up your voice with our pre-movie karaoke session, then sit back and sing along to the ultimate feel-good film, Mamma Mia! Sing-Along. 📍 Victoria […]
Young musicians from Frome College and Selwood Academy will fill Frome town centre with music once again on Saturday 13 June. The return of Frome Busks showcases the talents of young local musicians. From 11am – 2pm, musicians will work their way around town centre stages, including Boyle Cross, the Cheese and Grain and Catherine Hill, playing 15-minute live music sets.
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
Do you ever feel that even your weekends are too busy and demanding? That you need time out, just to relax? Stolen Moments is a new kind of jazz event. A late Saturday afternoon interlude in the liminal space between day and evening. True down time, in a beautiful church, to do nothing but enjoy […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
A candlelit sound bath to clear stagnant energy, restore balance and reconnect with a calmer, more grounded state. As the energy of the season builds, this session offers a space to pause, soften and gently release what you’ve been holding physically, mentally and energetically. Working with the principles of YIN, we slow everything down to […]
CLASS OF ’79 is a powerhouse band made up of four musicians who still play or have played in some of the most iconic UK Punk, New Wave and Ska bands that helped shape the original punk revolution. Following a hugely successful 2025, CLASS OF ’79 return with an electrifying live show performing the classic […]
Frome Comedy Club returns on Saturday 13th June! Get ready for a huge night of stand-up as a mixed-bill comedy night headlined by Russell Kane comes to town on Saturday 13th June 2026. Expect big laughs, electric energy, and a packed lineup of top-quality comedians, all performing live in one unforgettable evening. Headlining the show […]
Help raise funds for Medical Life Lines Ukraine in support of a humanitarian aid trip in July. Quiz as well as a raffle and auction. Teams of 4. Entry is £30 per team and includes a ploughman's supper.
Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob Rouse has toured the world for the last 27 years! Fortunately, over a quarter of a century in ‘the biz’ hasn’t made him (me – obviously I’m writing this) in the slightest bit sensible, and he’s […]
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) […]
Visit Leigh on Mendip on the Mendip Hills and follow the trail to see gardens of all varieties and sizes, and discover our fascinating heritage buildings. Hot and cold drinks, cakes, cream teas and light lunches available all day. Tickets/map from the Memorial Hall, BA3 5QH giving entry to all the Open Gardens, plus Heritage […]
Following the nationwide success of these much-loved and unforgettable stage and screen acting workshops, Mark McGann is now offering his unique courses to the South West region at the Merlin. These are a must for professionals and non-professionals alike, with no previous acting experience required, making them accessible to all participants. Sun 7th June 2026, […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
The experience PRANAFREQS is BYOND different. A neutral ground for sounds, movement and presence. The Third Space away from home and work. Enter and drop in for any duration to ride the wave. Wireless open air takes place outdoors. Headsets are provided, nurturing an environment without chat, shoes and tech to connect ages 8 to […]
John Lawson's Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th - 14th June! With returning favourites and brand new acts to thrill and amaze! This year we’re bringing magic and mystery all the way from The Ukraine with magic man Novoselev and co. From Hungary, balance and strength on the perch, […]
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 […]
Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns to captivate audiences once again. Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled […]
Ben Ottewell is a British musician best known as the gravelly-voiced frontman of the indie rock band Gomez. Born on June 23, 1976, in Chesterfield, England, Ottewell began his musical journey at a young age, inspired by his father’s eclectic record collection. In 1996, he co-founded Gomez with Ian Ball, Tom Gray, Paul Blackburn, and […]