In 2000, Tim Bentley created the Millennium Tree Project, and now you can join him for one of two distinct guided walks exploring some of the 2,000 trees he planted with local volunteers across Frome, showing how they’ve flourished, supported wildlife, and shaped the town’s green landscape over the years. There will be two walks […]
Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. The masterful show combines Gambian kora, Congolese guitar + Mandinka percussion styles with house, garage, disco, soul + jungle to create something entirely unique. BCUC's music is a hedonistic trance and a weapon of political + spiritual liberation.
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever-popular walk to see some of Frome's most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore. This easy walk will include Millennium Green, Rodden Meadow and Willow Vale.
During the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of what became one of the most significant episodes of the entire rebellion. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC.
Sir Tony Robinson has become Britain’s foremost face of popular history through his career as an actor, presenter and author. Delivering the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious Bob Morris Lecture, he draws on his life and love of history by weaving tales from a long career making history and archaeology television.
Buena Bristol Social Club is a collaboration of top-notch Cuban and Bristol-based musicians in the Latin music scene. Cuban musician, Michel Padron has carefully crafted a band that faithfully preserves the distinctive sound and flavour of Buena Vista Social Club’s music. The band’s music is a blend of traditional Cuban rhythms, jazz, and folk, with […]
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, where old and new come together in a perfect mix. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC and co-author of A-Z of Frome.
T’Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987, when hit Heart & Soul led to a meteoric rise in the UK and US. After a European Arena Tour supporting Bryan Adams and another UK Tour of their own, T’Pau were nominated for 5 Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello Award and won an ASCAP Award from […]
During the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of what became one of the most significant episodes of the entire rebellion. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC.
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever-popular walk to see some of Frome's most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore. This easy walk will include Millennium Green, Rodden Meadow and Willow Vale.
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, where old and new come together in a perfect mix. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC and co-author of A-Z of Frome.
Eliza Carthy will be performing a very special live show with special guest opening artist, Martha Tilston on the final night of Frome Festival 2026! In the wake of Martin Carthy’s unexpected recent retirement, Eliza has drawn together a community of varied and talented musicians, all of whom have played a role in Martin’s outstanding […]