About
Frome ist eine charmante mittelalterliche Marktstadt in Somerset, England, die für ihre Kopfsteinpflasterstraßen, unabhängigen Boutiquen und lebendige Kunstszene rund um den historischen Frome Market bekannt ist. Die Stadt veranstaltet den beliebten monatlichen Frome Independent Market und bietet außergewöhnliche lokale Restaurants, Vintage-Läden und Galerien in wunderschön erhaltenen georgianischen und viktorianischen Gebäuden. Mit ihrer kreativen Gemeinschaftsatmosphäre und der Nähe zu Bath und Glastonbury bietet Frome einen authentischen Einblick in das eigenwillige englische Stadtleben abseits der Touristenmassen.
Frome is a market town in Somerset, in the south-west of England. Its centre is built around the historic Frome Market, and its streets are paved with cobblestones that lead past Georgian and Victorian buildings, many of them preserved with care.
What the town offers
- Independent shops: boutiques and vintage shops line the streets, so browsing is part of the visit.
- Galleries and the arts: the town has a creative scene, and its galleries sit in the same historic buildings that give the centre its character.
- Local eating: the town has a number of independent eateries serving food from the area.
- The Frome Independent Market: held monthly, it brings local makers, traders and food sellers into the town.
Planning a visit
Frome suits a slow day. Walking the cobbled streets and looking into the shops and galleries takes time, and the centre is compact enough to cover on foot. If you can, time your trip to coincide with the monthly market, when the town is at its busiest and the stalls are at their fullest.
The town's pace and its independent character make it a good base for exploring the wider county of Somerset as well.