Frome, Somerset

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Accessibility

"Frome’s a hilly place, so help is at hand if you need some assistance getting about.

Wheelchair hire:

Oakville Care Centre hire out both self and attendant propelled wheelchairs. Contact them on 01373 455415 for more information and to reserve.

Wheelchair accessible vehicle hire:

WavGB offer vehicles for both long and short term hire in a range of sizes (number of seats) and types of wheelchair vehicles (rear or up-front passenger). Please note that short term (less than 7 days) hire vehicles must be collected/returned from their office just outside Bath. Visit the WavGB website for more information."

https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/plan-your-visit/transport/ 

Brief description

"Frome in Somerset has a welcoming charm, which is instant, so it’s no surprise that the town’s been named one of Time Out’s best weekend breaks from London. The picturesque town is the perfect destination for a day trip or short break. Explore medieval streets lined with independent stores, experience award-winning markets, soak up the thriving arts scene, indulge in local culinary delights and venture into the beautiful surrounding countryside.
 
Once one of the largest towns in Somerset, Frome boasts a rich industrial heritage founded in the wool and cloth industry and later metal-working and printing. Although these industries have since declined, their legacy lives on with Frome laying claim to over 350 listed buildings – more than any other town in Somerset. Perfectly placed at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, Frome enjoys excellent rail and local transport links making it the ideal base from which to explore Somerset, Wiltshire and Bath."

https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/frome 

Address

Postcode district: BA11

Email

Phone

Dialling code: 01373

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frome

https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/frome 

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

2025: "Frome Train Station, located on Portway, has direct services to London Paddington, London Waterloo, Weymouth, Bath and Bristol. You can plan your journey on the GWR website or Trainline."

Taxis:

ABC Taxis – airport or seaport transfers, business trips, school runs and much more – 01373 452211/452444

M&H Taxis – airport transfers, courier service – 07768 856327

Mike’s Taxis – airport service, up to 6 seater, can take wheelchair if pre booked – 07773 900274

Gav’s Taxis – airport transfers, long and short distance journeys – 07874 299889

Smile Taxis – airport service, corporate travel, up to 7 seater vehicles – 07931 893636

Tony’s Cabs Frome – taxi and minibus services – 01373 464444

Crazy Cabs – 01373 466000

Buses:

"There are several bus services running through Frome and creating public transport links to and from nearby towns. To find routes and timetables, follow the links below. Some timetables are also available at the Town Hall and the Discover Frome Information Point or can be printed for a small charge.

We’d advise checking the individual bus operators’ websites before you travel.

The Frome and Villages Bus Users Group blog site also keeps up to date with changes to local services."

https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/plan-your-visit/transport/ 

Amenities

https://justlodgeholidays.com/lodges-for-rent/hobbit-houses

https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/towns-villages/east-somerset/frome/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."

https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/towns-villages/east-somerset/frome/things-to-do