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.
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.
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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
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There are also opportunities for cyclists. Sustrans route 24, the Colliers Way runs from Frome via Radstock to Dundas, linking into the Kennet & Avon canal. Much of the route is off road along an old railway line and along with the canal towpath offers safe level cycling or walking for all ages. For more details see: www.colliersway.co.uk.
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/.
In September 2009 the Tour of Britain came to Frome bringing all the spectacle of 96 professional cyclists right to the heart of the town. Stage 6 started in Frome and ran across Somerset to Bideford in Devon. For full information on Stages 6 & 7 (Devon – Somerset) see www.southwesttourofbritain.co.uk.
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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
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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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