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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:


04/07/2008
Frome Festival

04/07/2008
Health Walk in Frome

05/07/2008
Woolbridge Speed Hill Climb

05/07/2008
Yeovilton International Air Day

05/07/2008
Truckfest South West

05/07/2008
Hemington Open Weekend

05/07/2008
Proms in the Park

Sport and Leisure in and Around Frome

If you are looking for an active break in and around Frome there are many possibilities.

The Leisure Centre offers a wide range of activities including swimming, indoor bowls, squash, gym etc. Opening times vary according to school terms / holidays. For details contact 01373 465446 or www.avalonleisure.co.uk/Frome.

Junction 21 is an indoor soft play centre for children of all ages with a café. Open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 6pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm. 01373 453670.

Victoria Park offers Bowls, Tennis, Putting, Skateboard ramps and a Childrens’ Playground. There is also a Children’s Playground at Welshmill Road. There is another skatepark beside the Cheese and Grain hall.

The Millennium Green
is a semi wild open space for local wildlife. There are walks and a picnic area.

Walking in the Mendip Hills

Frome is an ideal centre for walking with routes to suit all tastes. There is a Heritage Trail around the town exploring the hidden gems of historic and architectural interest. There are short country walks beginning from the town and a whole range of Village Trails and Rural Walks from the surrounding villages.

For the more enthusiastic rambler the Mendip Way begins at Frome and stretches the length of the Mendip Hills to finish at the sea near Weston super Mare. More details can be found on the Publications page.

There are also opportunities for cyclists. A leaflet is available with routes from the five Mendip towns, including Frome. The Kennet and Avon canal towpath offers level off road cycling and can be joined at various points north of Frome.

Every Sunday morning the local section of the Cyclists Touring Club has an organised ride and welcomes guest riders, either local, or visitors to the town. A current list of rides is available from the Tourist Information Centre or visit www.ctcwest.org.uk/frome/

A local golf course

For the keen golfer there is a choice of two courses in Frome. There are many others in the area, for a full printable list see the Resource Centre.

There are also plenty of local Riding Stables offering lessons, hacking and even Western style riding. Full printable list in the Resource Centre.

For further details of all things related to horses and riding please see also www.equinetourism.co.uk .

For anyone who enjoys the thrill of horse racing both Bath and Wincanton racecourses are within easy reach (15 – 20 miles). Enjoy flat racing at Bath: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk or jump racing at Wincanton: www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk.

There are plenty of local fishing waters, an introductory list is also available in the Resource Centre including local tackle shops for further expert advice.

If you are interested in watersports, Frome has a Canoe Club, contact 01373 473836 or www.frome-canoe-club.org.uk, and a Diving Club, www.simplydiving.org There is an inland diving centre near Frome at Vobster Quay, contact 01373 814666 or www.vobsterquay.co.uk.

If you have any specific activities in mind please contact us and we will try to find something to suit.


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