{"id":7057309,"date":"2026-09-05T07:06:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/beer\/a-day-trip-to-the-somerset-town-of-frome\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T07:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:06:27","slug":"a-day-trip-to-the-somerset-town-of-frome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7057309","title":{"rendered":"A day trip to the Somerset town of Frome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-1027688162075978170\" itemprop=\"description articleBody\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJcA1Oj9jWUAvZMvQBbw_w5HVhEhR_ScGaZj0D6HoCdnBWvTJgHpX5QmvKks3DbrT_DZr63_4gIXShU_sKv8XEIwR1tcF5xCaWtcdApPIN2ZSV2Q8W9-PqRqmPwuBnUUTcz7jEMBlXBekg8pRV9VbIOoPeGnb7VOwBhmKTmVwjHC1EcvMZLEmK8BzGdhE\/s3988\/Frome%20edge%20of%20town.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2212\" data-original-width=\"3988\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJcA1Oj9jWUAvZMvQBbw_w5HVhEhR_ScGaZj0D6HoCdnBWvTJgHpX5QmvKks3DbrT_DZr63_4gIXShU_sKv8XEIwR1tcF5xCaWtcdApPIN2ZSV2Q8W9-PqRqmPwuBnUUTcz7jEMBlXBekg8pRV9VbIOoPeGnb7VOwBhmKTmVwjHC1EcvMZLEmK8BzGdhE\/w400-h221\/Frome%20edge%20of%20town.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">I mentioned in the<br \/>\nprevious post, that I was off to <b>Frome<\/b>, the following weekend. It was for a one-day<br \/>\nvisit to this pleasant, <b>Somerset<\/b> town, on a visit that would be the first for<br \/>\nme. The trip had been a long time in the planning, involving several changes of<br \/>\ndates between inception, and the event actually changing place, but the one<br \/>\nconstant was we would be visiting a number of pubs in the town that had been<br \/>\ncarefully chosen by <b>Jon Benger<\/b> \u2013 a beer and pub enthusiast who I first met on a<br \/>\nvisit to <b>Bath,<\/b> a couple of years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuEmZK5w8bUJTKN2yszxgPRQwx3RWXw9r1gOArh0IL_voBVdaaFPUY18rRmwz8cLRanVOpfW1zNKvhxmDCL6JSZdYygij2Q_P1_FKmYufyFxpZSJlNwTMtz4rPMuokOVWTKiwM_0Z-GATGrSZpMaQXIFbOMgcpjowCP_ZSD9oJdK5qFVNonjRpMTLYFpo\/s3735\/From%20assembled%20company.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2173\" data-original-width=\"3735\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuEmZK5w8bUJTKN2yszxgPRQwx3RWXw9r1gOArh0IL_voBVdaaFPUY18rRmwz8cLRanVOpfW1zNKvhxmDCL6JSZdYygij2Q_P1_FKmYufyFxpZSJlNwTMtz4rPMuokOVWTKiwM_0Z-GATGrSZpMaQXIFbOMgcpjowCP_ZSD9oJdK5qFVNonjRpMTLYFpo\/w400-h233\/From%20assembled%20company.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><b>Jon <\/b>lives in <b>Frome<\/b>,<br \/>\nwith his wife <b>Tracey,<\/b> who was also on the <b>Bath <\/b>trip, and from memory, I remember\u00a0 the couple telling me that they met, whilst at university (<b><i>\u201cuni\u201d <\/i><\/b>as the kids say), in <b>Bath.<\/b> Sometime<br \/>\nin between the then and now, the pair moved the short distance across to <b>Frome,<\/b><br \/>\nwhere property prices were more reasonable, and the town wasn\u2019t over-run with<br \/>\ntourists. Before launching<br \/>\ninto the narrative, it\u2019s worth noting that I used <b>AI<\/b> creativity tool, <b>Copilot,<\/b><br \/>\nto write some of this post, but the parts I am referring to are mainly a few<br \/>\ndescriptive sections about <b>Frome<\/b>, and what it has to offer the casual visitor.<br \/>\nSee if you can spot these <b><i>\u201cAI &#8211; written\u201d<\/i><\/b> paragraphs, starting off with the<br \/>\nintroduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><span>There&#8217;s something<br \/>\nspecial about discovering a place that feels both vibrant and timeless, and<br \/>\nthat&#8217;s exactly how I felt during my recent trip to <b>Frome<\/b> in <b>Somerset<\/b>. Nestled<br \/>\namong rolling countryside and historic architecture, <b>Frome<\/b> is a town that<br \/>\neffortlessly blends creativity, heritage, and community spirit. From the moment<br \/>\nI arrived, I could see why it has become one of the <b>South West&#8217;s<\/b> most<br \/>\ntalked-about destinations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA44PRDYYhEOT7fimLTxOqWxt2k45tJ9OzPx7rNvDcZ1D1kJYmtV4urb4oslLy7wba1Z1ynlaNbWNctzwEAfv098ZneLLFv0G3gx_uiT14N9a1WDVw6kVVNQn76JB-qPaGLej3CAmuLN-XoxdOvrHAH8UyughFQRK0TK5gujs_BwFjUTfFxf-UuWzeYxY\/s4080\/Paddington%20Station.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2296\" data-original-width=\"4080\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA44PRDYYhEOT7fimLTxOqWxt2k45tJ9OzPx7rNvDcZ1D1kJYmtV4urb4oslLy7wba1Z1ynlaNbWNctzwEAfv098ZneLLFv0G3gx_uiT14N9a1WDVw6kVVNQn76JB-qPaGLej3CAmuLN-XoxdOvrHAH8UyughFQRK0TK5gujs_BwFjUTfFxf-UuWzeYxY\/w400-h225\/Paddington%20Station.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">I travelled to <strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\">Frome, <\/span><\/strong>by<br \/>\ntrain from my home in <strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\">Tonbridge<\/span><\/strong>,<br \/>\nbeginning my journey with a train to <b>London Bridge. <\/b>This was followed by a<br \/>\nconvenient <b>cross-London<\/b> transfer using the <strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\">Thameslink<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nand <strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\">Elizabeth line<\/span><\/strong> services to <strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\">Paddington Station<\/span><\/strong>. The<br \/>\njourney showcased the excellent rail connections which now exist, between <b>Kent,<br \/>\nLondon<\/b> and the <b>Southwest<\/b>, with the <b>Elizabeth line <\/b>making the transfer across<br \/>\n<b>London <\/b>easy and efficient. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3rDe27UnXwRdCGh9Dp9NiO6ap6YLPQ26ZP72SMuqj3nRL8w9fH6egdWVCOnc-Ndq8JJQTlaIVf4NOAcuMunnV2Wf2m8IsPbXm7BizZJxlohdZQQ6J6_70Chg7BqDh4Cyko7s19T8CIbf1vBhlYtW_4kHfrdpp_6OVp76dLZb_rwAtCIb_t7hbNWXUfso\/s3809\/Castle%20Cary%20sign.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2256\" data-original-width=\"3809\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3rDe27UnXwRdCGh9Dp9NiO6ap6YLPQ26ZP72SMuqj3nRL8w9fH6egdWVCOnc-Ndq8JJQTlaIVf4NOAcuMunnV2Wf2m8IsPbXm7BizZJxlohdZQQ6J6_70Chg7BqDh4Cyko7s19T8CIbf1vBhlYtW_4kHfrdpp_6OVp76dLZb_rwAtCIb_t7hbNWXUfso\/w400-h238\/Castle%20Cary%20sign.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">The rail journey from <b>Paddington <\/b>was a pleasant one, albeit<br \/>\nrather boisterous, as I shared the carriage with a lively group of ladies on<br \/>\ntheir way to enjoy a day out in the <b>West Country.<\/b> Several bottles of chilled<br \/>\n<b>prosecco<\/b> were cracked open, almost from the moment that the train pulled out of<b><br \/>\nPaddington,<\/b> on its journey to the south-west. The ladies were bound for <b>Totnes,<\/b><br \/>\nwhereas I would be leaving the train at <b>Castle Cary<\/b> to catch a connecting<br \/>\nservice across to <b>Frome.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJVIfEVoIWNZLRW22ObSUXNvOG6en0qOfyrpJ5EgTRgh7OiDGOmj7jZpmJ_oa-UD1TTgG00zeWUW45Y-ssr_t8Q4xnIe6v_PgAarslrbqaDMd0EfC9mwRqE5Go2eLPjGJe7JmYu2dYdGGu549Jgba_4JJ-LmTLIPr7Je6tkM7h3l6hh8O6xRFnTjuVu9A\/s3798\/Pulman%20carriage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1885\" data-original-width=\"3798\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJVIfEVoIWNZLRW22ObSUXNvOG6en0qOfyrpJ5EgTRgh7OiDGOmj7jZpmJ_oa-UD1TTgG00zeWUW45Y-ssr_t8Q4xnIe6v_PgAarslrbqaDMd0EfC9mwRqE5Go2eLPjGJe7JmYu2dYdGGu549Jgba_4JJ-LmTLIPr7Je6tkM7h3l6hh8O6xRFnTjuVu9A\/w400-h199\/Pulman%20carriage.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">The train was making good progress, as we headed away<br \/>\nfrom the capital, but unfortunately, we hit a delay sometime after leaving <b>Westbury<\/b>. I later discovered this was due to a flock of sheep on the line, but the slow,<br \/>\nstop-start progress of the train meant we were <b>30 minutes\u2019 <\/b>late in arriving at<br \/>\n<b>Castle Cary. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPO3-hxIUL0v5llaH5am4HCq_4OBeDh5oFB_OqBf-3mZfWEasEDqJWsv5C04zSCy60izKf9bE9E9x7CeipUVzVTSKghISresYPNvDXXw4Lfwwdfj1M5_LqgLwVr8JgPw1RCpnfWVZUcdvdr6ps2022DrOcKcS_xrRTde_rEy_3sRT0wKgEqYEdQfpYCMU\/s3900\/Castle%20Cary%20creamery.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2223\" data-original-width=\"3900\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPO3-hxIUL0v5llaH5am4HCq_4OBeDh5oFB_OqBf-3mZfWEasEDqJWsv5C04zSCy60izKf9bE9E9x7CeipUVzVTSKghISresYPNvDXXw4Lfwwdfj1M5_LqgLwVr8JgPw1RCpnfWVZUcdvdr6ps2022DrOcKcS_xrRTde_rEy_3sRT0wKgEqYEdQfpYCMU\/w400-h228\/Castle%20Cary%20creamery.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">The delay meant me missing my connection and facing a wait<br \/>\nof an hour and a half for the next train to <b>Frome. <\/b>Fortunately, there was a<br \/>\npleasant caf\u00e9 and <b><i>\u201ccreamery\u201d<\/i><\/b> on the opposite platform, where I enjoyed a<br \/>\nsausage bap and a pot of tea. It was a mile or so\u2019s walk into the small town of<br \/>\n<b>Castle Cary <\/b>and with hindsight I perhaps should have made the effort to visit<br \/>\nthe settlement. According to <b>Google<\/b>, there are several pubs in the town, that appear<br \/>\nworthy of a visit, but after my late breakfast it would have been a rather rushed<br \/>\naffair, and as I\u2019ve grown older, I try to avoid rushing, wherever possible. Instead,<br \/>\nI enjoyed a pleasant and relaxing interlude at <b>Castle Cary<\/b> station, which is an<br \/>\nattractive looking station, that is well maintained and decorated in a style<br \/>\nthat evokes the <b>1920s <\/b>and <b>1930s. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtGypLXMrJnLxZTqkbvf4-MXteXuKcW_r8OZ76dVyr08bJl-TZ4Kor-ehAj45LnmbkfQ14UnXq5R_SWR_PBipUu2Wx4gh3fNUZ5aX8sTOX-EGbnQXNxNid4cDKroUoex_49RQxKntMh1wa-q7J2ALHMyt7Oac0YtZEFrL-Z_quXtXjIji1k1SsQf3Jzq8\/s3951\/Castle%20Cary%20cafe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2296\" data-original-width=\"3951\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtGypLXMrJnLxZTqkbvf4-MXteXuKcW_r8OZ76dVyr08bJl-TZ4Kor-ehAj45LnmbkfQ14UnXq5R_SWR_PBipUu2Wx4gh3fNUZ5aX8sTOX-EGbnQXNxNid4cDKroUoex_49RQxKntMh1wa-q7J2ALHMyt7Oac0YtZEFrL-Z_quXtXjIji1k1SsQf3Jzq8\/w400-h233\/Castle%20Cary%20cafe.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">Whilst waiting for the connection, I contacted <b>Jon Benger<\/b> who,<br \/>\nas the local resident in charge of our day out, would be able to tell me where to<br \/>\nmeet up in <b>Frome. <\/b>Jon suggested phoning for an update, once I\u2019d arrived in the<br \/>\ntown, which I did, and was kindly met at the station by none other, than <b>Retired<br \/>\nMartin <\/b>\u2013 memories here of <b>Alton<\/b> and <b>Farnham!<\/b>\u00a0With the pace of two people gagging for a pint after a two-hour<br \/>\ndelay, \u2013 that was me rather than Martin, we walked towards <span>the centre<\/span> of <b>Frome.<\/b> There <span>I<\/span> found myself being struck by both<br \/>\nthe character and slight quirkiness of the town, where t<span>he narrow-cobbled streets, independent shops, and the well-preserved<br \/>\nbuildings, constructed mainly from locally quarried stone, create an atmosphere<br \/>\nthat feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6PbCgjrmpQUa6gzfb4d8efjeysadSfy_soi4BsBV8vAVK2ANJ_ScdgR6_OEwJxeW3H57p5J9fKgpwtqhyphenhyphenk8VvekJvEruGc-8V9fKCvobFlB1C686GBfucblsmLnFtfo_XL5MSzwfbXFjRT2KQZM0Ul1Prh3lUCiIHpnSpg37D8rQ51SgahkRopsyTELM\/s3475\/Frome%20Catherine%20Hill.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2119\" data-original-width=\"3475\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6PbCgjrmpQUa6gzfb4d8efjeysadSfy_soi4BsBV8vAVK2ANJ_ScdgR6_OEwJxeW3H57p5J9fKgpwtqhyphenhyphenk8VvekJvEruGc-8V9fKCvobFlB1C686GBfucblsmLnFtfo_XL5MSzwfbXFjRT2KQZM0Ul1Prh3lUCiIHpnSpg37D8rQ51SgahkRopsyTELM\/w400-h244\/Frome%20Catherine%20Hill.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">One particular<br \/>\nhighlight is<span> <b>Catherine Hill,<\/b>\u00a0a steep and picturesque street lined with<br \/>\nquirky boutiques, galleries, and caf\u00e9s. It&#8217;s the kind of\u00a0 thoroughfare where every<br \/>\ndoorway seems to reveal another hidden gem. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>As<br \/>\nwell as shops, the town is packed with independent caf\u00e9s, bars and eateries,<br \/>\neach with its own unique charm. What stood out most was the passion local<br \/>\nbusiness owners have for their craft. Whether it was a barista explaining their<br \/>\ncoffee beans or a shop owner sharing the story behind a handmade product, there<br \/>\nwas a genuine sense of pride throughout the town.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDKTFICEIqgNO7B1sro5hY40XWiOjvfJoMg8vNmHGsfq5cxC-aHy21cniZhXhc9OdWlo-TVFQfFCTKRtmLbJQ7-ppwk1MXIkVhi_RMGiY3mUVFREQQ_NyM_9vrxL_bh5ONC7g0nidAtIUfl4ev_vVKOjQs7TibRu5b-WyR8FAwwU1RjZvc_GL6025HpiA\/s3825\/Frome%20Just%20Ales.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2224\" data-original-width=\"3825\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDKTFICEIqgNO7B1sro5hY40XWiOjvfJoMg8vNmHGsfq5cxC-aHy21cniZhXhc9OdWlo-TVFQfFCTKRtmLbJQ7-ppwk1MXIkVhi_RMGiY3mUVFREQQ_NyM_9vrxL_bh5ONC7g0nidAtIUfl4ev_vVKOjQs7TibRu5b-WyR8FAwwU1RjZvc_GL6025HpiA\/w400-h233\/Frome%20Just%20Ales.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><b>Frome<\/b> has built a<br \/>\nreputation as a creative hub, and it&#8217;s easy to see why. Art galleries,<br \/>\nworkshops, and independent retailers are woven into the fabric of the town.<br \/>\nEvery corner seems to celebrate creativity in one form or another. The town has<br \/>\na welcoming atmosphere that encourages visitors to slow down, explore, and<br \/>\nappreciate the details, so much so that I was able to explore its blend<br \/>\nof attractive independent shops, historic streets and distinctive character,<br \/>\nwhich make <b>Frome<\/b> one of <b>Somerset&#8217;s<\/b> most interesting and popular towns to visit.<span\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFEcPrj_sqPemPXJNauLFVqF8FtAHychl7XELYogCSjcnR-OnVdnBCCAEOtD_XComYxBMoZP2RZnpX7qi3bxxuTW2BVOhADbmEUfp6jYrHyY1wyHqpq5HD6cJFo9jlufu045SkllyIpDlQ3p1pCPIM4sPyNMOEv04CU-bWPg0B7uJpU22Zv3GCLd1u1Qg\/s3695\/Lamb%20Frome.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2133\" data-original-width=\"3695\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFEcPrj_sqPemPXJNauLFVqF8FtAHychl7XELYogCSjcnR-OnVdnBCCAEOtD_XComYxBMoZP2RZnpX7qi3bxxuTW2BVOhADbmEUfp6jYrHyY1wyHqpq5HD6cJFo9jlufu045SkllyIpDlQ3p1pCPIM4sPyNMOEv04CU-bWPg0B7uJpU22Zv3GCLd1u1Qg\/w400-h231\/Lamb%20Frome.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">Beyond its creative<br \/>\nappeal, <b>Frome<\/b> is rich in history, and as we wandered through the older parts of<br \/>\ntown, I couldn&#8217;t help but admire the centuries-old buildings and fascinating<br \/>\narchitecture. The town&#8217;s industrial past is still visible today, providing a<br \/>\nglimpse into its evolution over time. The combination of history and modern<br \/>\nculture gives <b>Frome<\/b> a unique identity that&#8217;s difficult to find elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj8nkk3zMk8DEuN8M2hHgpgUWphCyQr3vCEebWW69gcmIRmapW2FCjdJysZ2bM2vgX83-4VU_1xbtMAS3H4WEaKUur8MpZv0JVurUuLniDPdbCLZlxqOHDbWL9ctSoij5aU7jobgW6SmlCdd9wh23v3FnoZQg7tfb3mO8t7bl8Gdrkm2u0874Bn8g98zM\/s3552\/Frome%20George.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2250\" data-original-width=\"3552\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj8nkk3zMk8DEuN8M2hHgpgUWphCyQr3vCEebWW69gcmIRmapW2FCjdJysZ2bM2vgX83-4VU_1xbtMAS3H4WEaKUur8MpZv0JVurUuLniDPdbCLZlxqOHDbWL9ctSoij5aU7jobgW6SmlCdd9wh23v3FnoZQg7tfb3mO8t7bl8Gdrkm2u0874Bn8g98zM\/w400-h254\/Frome%20George.jpg\" width=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><span>My visit to <b>Frome<\/b><br \/>\nwas a reminder that some of the best travel experiences come from exploring<br \/>\nplaces that aren&#8217;t necessarily on every tourist itinerary. Its blend of<br \/>\nindependent spirit, historic charm, and thriving creative community makes it a<br \/>\ndestination well worth visiting. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a relaxing day out,<br \/>\na weekend getaway, or simply somewhere new to explore, <b>Frome <\/b>offers an<br \/>\nexperience that&#8217;s both inspiring and memorable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"><span>OK, that\u2019s the tourist<br \/>\nplug over, and the end of this post as well, but in the next one you\u2019ll be able<br \/>\nto learn more about the five, historic, interesting, and quite quirky pubs that<br \/>\nwe visited, in what was quite a breathless and whistle-stop tour of <b>Frome<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I mentioned in the previous post, that I was off to Frome, the following weekend. It was for a one-day visit to this pleasant, Somerset town, on a visit that would be the first for me. 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