About
Frome is a charming medieval market town in Somerset, England, renowned for its cobblestone streets, independent boutiques, and thriving arts scene centered around the historic Frome Market. The town hosts the popular monthly Frome Independent Market and boasts exceptional local eateries, vintage shops, and galleries housed in beautifully preserved Georgian and Victorian buildings. With its creative community vibe and proximity to Bath and Glastonbury, Frome offers an authentic taste of quirky English town life away from tourist crowds.
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.