Frome: Somerset Market Town on the River That Reinvented Itself Through Independent Culture
Frome (pronounced "Froom") sits on the River Frome in eastern Somerset, about 13 miles south of Bath. The population is around 28,000. The town has medieval origins as a wool trading centre, and Cheap Street, a narrow lane with a water channel running down its centre, is one of the most photographed streets in Somerset. Catherine Hill, a steep cobbled street, has been transformed from near-dereliction into a row of independent shops and galleries. The town elected an independent slate of councillors in 2011, making it one of the first towns in England to have an entirely independent town council. The monthly Frome Independent market, launched in 2009, draws visitors from across the south-west.
The town centre around the Market Place, Stony Street, and the various medieval lanes has a strong independent retail and food scene. The Cheese and Grain, a community venue on Market Yard, hosts live music and events. Frome station is on the line between Bristol and Weymouth, with services to Bath in about 25 minutes and to Bristol Temple Meads in about 50 minutes. The A361 connects to the A36 at Beckington, linking to Bath and the M4. Warminster is about eight miles to the south. For those exploring adult companionship in the east Somerset area, Frome's rail connections to Bath and Bristol and road access to the A36 corridor make the wider region accessible.
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Frome (pronounced "Froom") sits on the River Frome in eastern Somerset, about 13 miles south of Bath. The population is around 28,000. The town has medieval origins as a wool trading centre, and Cheap Street, a narrow lane with a water channel running down its centre, is one of the most photographed streets in Somerset. Catherine Hill, a steep cobbled street, has been transformed from near-dereliction into a row of independent shops and galleries. The town elected an independent slate of councillors in 2011, making it one of the first towns in England to have an entirely independent town council. The monthly Frome Independent market, launched in 2009, draws visitors from across the south-west.
The town centre around the Market Place, Stony Street, and the various medieval lanes has a strong independent retail and food scene. The Cheese and Grain, a community venue on Market Yard, hosts live music and events. Frome station is on the line between Bristol and Weymouth, with services to Bath in about 25 minutes and to Bristol Temple Meads in about 50 minutes. The A361 connects to the A36 at Beckington, linking to Bath and the M4. Warminster is about eight miles to the south. For those exploring adult companionship in the east Somerset area, Frome's rail connections to Bath and Bristol and road access to the A36 corridor make the wider region accessible.
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