Places of Interest in and Around Frome

Whatever your interests there is something for everyone around Frome. It is an ideal centre for visiting Bath, Wells, Glastonbury, Longleat, Stonehenge, Stourhead and many more. See below for details of many local attractions.

There are a wealth of historic and picturesque villages within a few miles of the town. Nunney and Farleigh Hungerford have romantic ruined castles. Mells is the home of the famous nursery rhyme Little Jack Horner and the burial place of war poet Siegfried Sassoon. Norton St Philip witnessed a skirmish in the Duke of Monmouth's campaign which led to the last battle on English soil in 1685. Beckington and Rode also have many features of historic interest including fine parish churches. Easy walking trails around all these villages are available from the Tourist Information Centre (see Publications list).

For more information on selected villages please try the links below:
www.john-at-nunney.org.uk
www.prattfamily.demon.co.uk/norton
www.leigh-on-mendip.org.uk

There are renowned towns and cities offering a wide variety of attractions.

Bradford on Avon is an historic town with Saxon Church, 14th Century Town Bridge and Tithe Barn. It is well known for antiques and collectibles.
www.bradfordonavontown.com

The Heritage city of Bath has the world famous Roman Baths, Abbey, Royal Crescent and Thermae Bath Spa. There are numerous museums including the American Museum at Claverton Down. www.visitbath.co.uk

Bristol is a vibrant regional centre for the arts with galleries, multi-media centres and museums. There are major family attractions such as At Bristol and Bristol Zoo. www.VisitBristol.co.uk

Wells is the smallest city in England but packed with historic interest from the splendid Cathedral to the moated Bishop's Palace. www.wells.gov.uk

Glastonbury is the legendary resting place of King Arthur, the Isle of Avalon. There are impressive Abbey ruins and the Tor standing prominently over the surrounding Somerset Levels. www.glastonburytic.co.uk

There are attractions of all kinds within an hour's car journey of Frome. Click on any name in the table below for full details of the attraction.

ATTRACTION DISTANCE PRICE Frome Museum Town Free, donations welcome Black Swan Arts Town Free entry Rook Lane Arts Town Exhibitions free entry. Evening events prices vary. Nunney Castle 2 miles Free entry Longleat 5 miles Passport (all attractions) Adult £24.00, Child (3-14) £17.00, Senior (60+) £19.00 Brokerswood Country Park 6 miles Adult £3.25, Child (3-16) £2.50 (under 3 free), Senior £2.50. Train tickets £1.00. Farleigh Hungerford Castle 8 miles Adult £3.80, Child £1.90 (under 5 free), Conc £3.20. Event prices may vary. Radstock Museum 8 miles Adult £4.00, Child (6-16) £2.50, Senior & Conc £2.50, Family (2+4) £10.00 Somerset Lavender 8 miles Free entry Stoney Littleton Long Barrow 9 miles Free entry Iford Manor - the Peto Garden 9 miles Adult £4.50, Senior, Student & Child over 10yrs £4.00 (under 10 free, weekday visits preferred). East Somerset Railway 9 miles Travel & Admission Adult £7.50, Child (3-16) £5.50, Senior £6.50, Family (2+2) £22.00. Special rates for events. Bratton Camp and White Horse 10 miles Free entry Westwood Manor 10 miles Adult £5.80, Child £2.90, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £14.80. Stourhead 12 miles Garden & House Adult £12.80, Child £6.40, Family (2+3) £30.40. For other prices (house or garden only, Tower, etc) see website. American Museum 12 miles House, grounds & exhibition Adult £8.00, Conc £7.00, Child (5-16) £4.50, Family (2+2) £21.50. Grounds & exhibition only Adult £5.50, Conc £4.50, Child (5-16) £3.50. Gants Mill & Garden 12 miles Mill guided tour, garden and riverside walk Adult £6.00, Child £1.00 (under 5 free). Garden & walk Adult £4.00 Prior Park Landscape Garden 14 miles Adult £5.50, Child £3.10, Family (2+2) £14.10 Thermae Bath Spa 16 miles 2-hour spa session - £24, 4-hour spa session - £34, Full Day spa session - £54. For full price details see website. Roman Baths 16 miles Adult £11.50 (July-Aug £12.25), Conc £10.00, Child (6-16) £7.50, Family (2+4) £33.00. Joint tickets available with Fashion Museum - see website for details. Wells Cathedral 17 miles Donations requested. Adults £5.50, Student / Young Person £2.50, Senior £4.00 Haynes Motor Museum 18 miles Adult £8.95, Child £4.25 (under 4 free), Senior/disabled £7.50, Family (1+1) £11.50, Family (2+3) £25 Wookey Hole Caves 18 miles Adult £16.00, Conc (child (3-14 years), senior, student) £11.00. Discount vouchers available from Frome Tourist Information Centre. Glastonbury Abbey 21 miles Adult £5.50, Child (5 - 15) £3.50 (under 5 free), Conc £5.00, Family (2+2) £16.00. Clarks Village 22 miles Whatever the bank account will stand! Fleet Air Arm Museum 23 miles Adult £12, Child (5-16) £8.50, Senior £10, Family (2+3) £36.00. Discount vouchers available from Frome Tourist Information Centre. Cheddar Caves and Gorge 25 miles Adult £17.00, Child (5 - 15yrs) £11.00, Family (2+3) £45.00. Discount tickets saving £3 each available from Frome Tourist Information Centre. Stonehenge 25 miles Adult £6.90, Child £3.50 (under 5 free), Conc £5.90, Family (2+3) £17.30 Bowood House & Gardens 26 miles House & Gardens Adult £8.60, Senior £7.60, Child (2-4) £4.85, Child (5-15) £7.00, Family (2+2) £26.50. Rhododendron Walks Adult £5.90, Senior £5.40, Child free. (Rhododendron Walks £1 off if combined with same day visit to House and Gardens.) Avebury 28 miles Circle free. Museum Adult £4.90, Child £2.45, Family (2+3) £13.45, Family (1+3) £8.70. Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. SS Great Britain 29 miles Adult £11.95, Conc (60+, registered disabled, unemployed, students 18+) £9.50, Child (5-16) £5.95, Family (2+3) £32.00, Family (1+3) £21.00. Blue Reef Aquarium & IMAX 3D Cinema 29 miles Adult £13.50, Child (3-14) £9.20, Seniors & Students £11.50, Family (2+2) £43.40. IMAX show included. At Bristol 29 miles Adult £11.90, Concession (senior citizens, disabled, unemployed, students) £9.90, Child (3-15) £7.70, Family (2+2) £34.00 Bristol Zoo Gardens 30 miles Adults £13.00, Concessions (senior citizens, young people 15-18 years, disabled adults, students) £11.50, Children (3-14) £8.00, Family (2+2) £38.00. Discount vouchers available from Frome Tourist Information Centre.

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure that the information given is correct details should be checked before visiting. Frome Tourist Information centre cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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