Frome Town in Somerset
Location
Pronounced 'Froom' rather than 'Froam', the Somerset town of Frome lies in the Mendip District of northeast Somerset near the Wiltshire border. The name of the town is thought to derive from the Old English word of 'Ffraw' meaning brisk and aluding to the speed of the River Frome upon which the town sits. Frome lies on the eastern flanks of the Mendip Hills about 13 miles south of Bath and about 8 miles west of the Wiltshire town of Westbury.
The town became a centre for the wool and cloth industry after the Norman Conquest and for many years was larger the Bath. As times changed and the demand for Frome cloth fell, the town diversified into metalworking and printing. Frome is well placed alongside the A361 and A362 trunk roads to visit the whole of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Bristol, Stonehenge and Avebury are all well within an hours drive. The town has an approximate population of 27,000 people.
Tourist Information
The nearest source of local information is available from Frome Tourist Information Centre.
Events near Frome
Dining out near Frome
Tides Restaurant, Bath
Cafe Du Globe Restaurant, Bath
Green Park Brasserie, Bath
Nando, Bath
Bistro La Barrique, Bath
Ask, Bath, Bath
Casanis, Bath
The Natterjack Inn, Shepton Mallet
Bath Priory Hotel, Bath
The Carpenters Arms, Pensford
Local Accommodation
Cottages
There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Frome, Midsomer Norton, Bruton and Radstock.
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Frome, Shepton Mallet, Bath and Glastonbury.
Nearby Attractions
There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:
Frome
Bath
Radstock
Shepton Mallet