Location: Frome
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Frome (/ˈfruːm/ ( listen) FROOM) is a town and civil parish in eastern Somerset, England. Located at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, the town is built on uneven high ground, and centres on the River Frome. The town is approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Bath, 43 miles (69 km) east of the county town, Taunton and 107 miles (172 km) west of London. In the 2011 census, the population was given as 26,203. The town is in the Mendip district of Somerset and is part of the parliamentary constituency of Somerton and Frome.
Restaurants in Frome
1. Rook Lane Arts
2. Mary Kilvert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Set in a former wool carders', our shop at the top of Catherine Hill in Frome is a treasure trove of pattern and colour, from fairy tale illustrations and signature dry-felted sheep to linen cushions and fine bone china mugs featuring colourful prints. Mary designs and makes her products in her studio above the shop and works closely with British manufacturers to produce her home and design led gifts. Catherine Hill is a renowned enclave of small independent shops and artisan studios. Located in the historical town of Frome in Somerset, it makes for a great day out. Visit on the first Sunday of the month, from March to December, for the famous Frome Artisan Market where local shop owners and stall holders come together to offer designer goods, vintage collectibles, fresh produce and much much more.
3. Donna May Vintage
4. POP
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
POP! Creatively Led Little Gifts with Little Prices! Jewellery. Homeware. Stationery. Candles. Fashion Accessories. Art. Cards. Tshirts. Bathbombs. Other Stuff
5. Black Swan Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Black Swan Arts is in the heart of the renowned creative market town of Frome in Somerset. Our vibrant and varied programme features contemporary and innovative art and crafts. We are a popular arts venue for the creatives of Frome and beyond. Providing exhibition spaces, courtyard cafe, shop, studio shops, working studios, workshop space, office space and a friendly place to meet friends.
Reviewed By Travlintone - Chippenham, United Kingdom
The Arts Centre incorporates an exhibition gallery, a shop, a café and workshop/studio space. The small shop had a fabulous range of items, many from local artists. We spent a small fortune! ???? A ground floor café serves an interesting selection of light meals at reasonable prices. At the time of our visit there was a fabulous exhibition entitled ‘Fifty Bees’ (free to enter, but donations appreciated) inspired by the work of Somerset Artist, Lydia Needle. The project features the artistic response of 50 other artists to Lydia’s environmental project to catalogue the various species of British bees through art pieces made from wool and thread. This exhibition deserves much wider exposure! All in all, an excellent centre that deserves the support of everyone!
6. The Frome Independent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By MaggieBarrett - London, United Kingdom
Frome is a beautiful town with cobbled streets, lots of independent shops and several hills! It has frequent markets and is well served by theatres and cinemas. I didn’t try out any restaurants so can’t comment on them. I should imagine it will be lovely at Christmastime. Well worth a visit.
7. Hunting Raven Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. Standewick Carboot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. St. Catherine’s Artisan Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By sheilac684 - Brentwood, United Kingdom
Our first visit, what a great experience....lots of different and interesting stalls with local products including cheese, honey and wonderful cakes.....and the shops are open too. There’s also an antiques market and a variety of food stalls.
10. White Row Farm
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4.0 based on 134 reviews
We sow, grow, weed, water, tend, cut, dig, prune, pick, pull, feed, forage, raise, nurture, harvest, wash, prep, cook, bake, boil, fry, sell. Only at the Farm for the farm We don’t sell or use any of our produce any where else but here at White Row and thats what makes us unique. supporting over 100 artisan makers ,farmers ,growers, suppliers and our local community is the heart of our ethos.
Reviewed By Johnfrisbee - Christchurch, United Kingdom
We met up with friends in the garden area of Whiterow Farm a few days ago, taking our own comfy picnic chairs, sitting under one of the huge parasols there. Hats off to their very sensible and practicsl Covid measures. One person allowed at a time to place hot drinks/cake/meals inside the café. During our 4hrs' chilling and chatting, we drank delicious teas and coffees, ate one of the amazing beef bap with veg meals, and really enjoyed browsing the huge deli, choosing a homemade pork pie, a homemade Stilton & Mushroom pastie, and spinach and cheese puff pastry slice. Everything was so full of flavours and generously-sized. Nothing cost more than £2.75 - everything was top-notch quality and great value. The staff were friendly, and managed the distancing measures well. 10 customers maximum allowed in the massive farm shop for example. All the visitors we saw were happily patient to queue when needed. It's a pretty chilled place anyway. The indoor dining areas were closed to comply with Covid measures, but there's plenty of space outside, some of it covered. Picnic blankets or chairs are welcome here...do treat yourself from the deli - such a wide delicious selection. Not as cheap as budget supermarkets, but not expensive, and oh, such tasty great value. Parking is on the level and free. There's a huge enclosed family/kids' field with climbing activities, and pigs to see. We visit Whiterow Farm once or twice each year, (a 60mile drive for us), and it was so nice to return. We even found a jar of our favourite hot carrot & coriander chutney! Thanks to all the staff.
