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One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.
14 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Frome works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chapmanslade, 17km from Roman Baths, Bath.
Frome is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 26,203, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Frome sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Frome to your route.
Frome ( FROOM) is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, on uneven high ground at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills and on the River Frome, 13 miles (21 km) south of Bath. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 28,567 and the built-up area had a population of 27,905.
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towns in Somerset until the Industrial Revolution. The town first grew due to the wool and cloth industry; it later diversified into metal-working and printing, although these have declined. The town was enlarged during the 20th century but retains a large number of listed buildings, and most of the centre falls within a conservation area.
The town has road and rail transport links and acts as an economic centre for the surrounding area. It provides a centre for cultural and sporting activities, including the annual Frome Festival and Frome Museum.
In 2014, Frome was named by The Times as the "sixth coolest town" in Britain. It was shortlisted as one of three towns in the country for the 2016 Urbanism Awards in the 'Great Town Award' category. In its 2018 and 2021 report on the "Best places to live in the UK", The Sunday Times listed Frome as the best in the South West. In April 2019, Time Out listed Frome among 15 of the best weekend breaks from London.
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Frome is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2283 latitude, -2.3221 longitude.
Frome has a population of approximately 26,203 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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One of the world's finest landscape gardens with a magnificent lake, classical temples and a stunning Palladian mansion in Wiltshire.
14 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.
23 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
Steep cobbled street lined with thatched cottages, plunging past the buttressed walls of Shaftesbury Abbey with views over Blackmore Vale. Made famous by Ridley Scott's 1973 Hovis bread advert.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.
28 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A film-set medieval village of honey cottages with no visible modern intrusions, often called England's prettiest village.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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