Things to do

Frome boasts a vibrant arts scene and is home to theatres, music venues and other performance spaces, as well as arts exhibitions and galleries. Time your visit right and you can also enjoy annual events such as the Frome Festival and carnival. For those interested in exploring the historical side to the town, the Frome Museum is a hive of information and Frome’s popular guided walks offer a unique insight into the town’s colourful past.

If retail therapy is more your thing, then Frome’s thriving independent shopping scene and wide selection of markets are bound to cater to every taste. And if you just need to get away from it all and breath in some fresh air, Frome is the perfect base to explore the rolling Somerset and Wiltshire countryside on foot or by bike.

Visit www.discoverfrome.co.uk/things-to-do/ for more information.

Kobi & Teal

Kobi & Teal was co-founded by designers Nick Fraser and Polly Bell to offer a considered collection of artwork and objects presented alongside their own work. With a mission to bring together a diverse group of small design brands, individual makers, and contemporary artists, Kobi & Teal holds focus on self-production.

Somerset Lavender

Buy gorgeous lavender products directly from the people who grow it in the stunning Somerset countryside.

The Little Box Room

The Little Box Room is the working studio and display space of Robert Lee, an artist currently working in Frome, Somerset. The studio is sometimes open to visitors when it may also be shared with other artists.

Black Swan Arts

Black Swan Arts is a charity and centre for art and crafts in Frome and the wider region. Housed in a listed and locally important building, it has been creating inclusive opportunities for the whole community since 1986.

Friary Drinks

Here at Friary, we're passionate about making the best artisan spirits, from our botanical gins to our fruit liqueurs. Whether it's our gins, rums, vodkas, our drinks are great for sharing, as a treat for yourself, or given as gifts for a loved one.

Still Sisters

Our range of Gins are created using locally sourced botanicals from businesses just like ours. Our signature gin contains watercress from organic beds in Longbridge Deverill, our other leading botanicals are roses grown in Chard, Lavender from Warminster and Somerset Cider Apples from Perry’s Orchard.

The Whittox Gallery

A unique art gallery and gift shop, showcasing curated work by contemporary artists and independent makers. Both are located at RISE a lovingly restored church found in the heart of Frome.

RISE

Built in the early 1800s, RISE is a lovingly restored former church located in the heart of Frome. Within the building there are two venue hire spaces catering for a wide variety of classes and events, a contemporary art gallery, a gift shop, and a cafe and garden to enjoy.

Silk Mill Studios & Gallery

Twenty-two studios and a multifunctional gallery event space

Ecohustler - eco shop and nature inspired art gallery

Ecohustler is an online ecologically proactive media company that has been running since 2009. We run projects and campaigns in the office and also find, review and sell cool eco brands. People are welcome to come and find out more. We have a fantastic art exhibition on at the moment with lots of great local artists.