Guidebook for Somerset
Food Scene
This looks like a glorified Pizza Express from the outside, but it’s family-run with a wide menu, welcoming staff and consistently good food and service. Telephone 01373 228100. www.castellofrome.co.uk
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Castello Restaurant
17 Palmer StThis looks like a glorified Pizza Express from the outside, but it’s family-run with a wide menu, welcoming staff and consistently good food and service. Telephone 01373 228100. www.castellofrome.co.uk
Delicious vegetarian food, open every day and late nights from Tuesday to Saturday serving wood fired pizzas. The cakes are to die for! The Garden Cafe is at the bottom of Stony Street. Telephone 01373 454178 www.gardencafefrome.co.uk
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The Golden Goose
1 Stony StDelicious vegetarian food, open every day and late nights from Tuesday to Saturday serving wood fired pizzas. The cakes are to die for! The Garden Cafe is at the bottom of Stony Street. Telephone 01373 454178 www.gardencafefrome.co.uk
It’s hard to believe this was the old Poundstretcher shop! Goes to show how much Frome has changed in recent years. The view from the first floor bar is amazing and it serves an eclectic rustic menu with food sourced from local farms. 10% discount for guests. 01373 466949. www.samskitchendeli.co.uk
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Sam's Kitchen Deli
8 Stony StIt’s hard to believe this was the old Poundstretcher shop! Goes to show how much Frome has changed in recent years. The view from the first floor bar is amazing and it serves an eclectic rustic menu with food sourced from local farms. 10% discount for guests. 01373 466949. www.samskitchendeli.co.uk
This is the newest restaurant on the Frome scene and by golly, it’s divine! It serves a simple French menu in a beautifully refurbished Edwardian building. Telephone 01373 300646 www.bistrolottefrome.co.uk
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Bistro Lotte
23 Catherine StThis is the newest restaurant on the Frome scene and by golly, it’s divine! It serves a simple French menu in a beautifully refurbished Edwardian building. Telephone 01373 300646 www.bistrolottefrome.co.uk
Sister restaurant to the River House, this place has a very cool, relaxed vibe. They serve stonkingly good cocktails and the food menu is quite diverse, with lots of vegetarian options. Telephone 01373 596102. https://www.facebook.com/FatRadish
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Fat Radish
21 Market PlSister restaurant to the River House, this place has a very cool, relaxed vibe. They serve stonkingly good cocktails and the food menu is quite diverse, with lots of vegetarian options. Telephone 01373 596102. https://www.facebook.com/FatRadish
This petite little venue is perched atop the bridge crossing the River Frome. The daytime menu is Mexican-inspired (breakfast burritos, chorizo hash etc), served with great coffee and a brilliant selection of pastries. Telephone 01373 464847. www.riverhousefrome.co.uk
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The River House
2 Bridge StThis petite little venue is perched atop the bridge crossing the River Frome. The daytime menu is Mexican-inspired (breakfast burritos, chorizo hash etc), served with great coffee and a brilliant selection of pastries. Telephone 01373 464847. www.riverhousefrome.co.uk
A lovely family-run restaurant that started out as a pop up and is now open Friday and Saturday nights only in Palmer Street. The menu is Mediterranean / Persian / Moroccan influenced and changes weekly. The menu is posted in advance on their Facebook page. Booking is essential. Contact Aimee on 07967 222682. www.facebook.com/thehighpavement/
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High Pavement Restaurant
8 Palmer StA lovely family-run restaurant that started out as a pop up and is now open Friday and Saturday nights only in Palmer Street. The menu is Mediterranean / Persian / Moroccan influenced and changes weekly. The menu is posted in advance on their Facebook page. Booking is essential. Contact Aimee on 07967 222682. www.facebook.com/thehighpavement/
Great kids play space in a converted church. This is a very family friendly venue with a kids play space, so not your best bet for a coffee in peace! However, they take their food very seriously here – making their own bread and churning their own butter. If you want good wholesome food with some space for kids to roam, then this place fits the bill perfectly. https://www.facebook.com/ryebakeryfrome/
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Rye Bakery
Whittox LaneGreat kids play space in a converted church. This is a very family friendly venue with a kids play space, so not your best bet for a coffee in peace! However, they take their food very seriously here – making their own bread and churning their own butter. If you want good wholesome food with some space for kids to roam, then this place fits the bill perfectly. https://www.facebook.com/ryebakeryfrome/
Parks & Nature
Welshmill Play Park
Welshmill LaneWhen Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.
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Stourhead
When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.
Essentials
Radstock Co-operative - Frome
8 Rodden RdMarks and Spencer
The Co-operative Food
1a Nunney RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Three Swans is one of the oldest pubs in Frome, small in size but big in character and will make you feel right at home. Since reopening in 2014, it provides the perfect spot to enjoy a drink or two, homemade snacks, and traditional board games. Located in the centre of town, it’s the perfect place to visit for everything from a simple quiet break from an afternoon of shopping, to an evening of fun and laughter.
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The Three Swans
16-17 King StThe Three Swans is one of the oldest pubs in Frome, small in size but big in character and will make you feel right at home. Since reopening in 2014, it provides the perfect spot to enjoy a drink or two, homemade snacks, and traditional board games. Located in the centre of town, it’s the perfect place to visit for everything from a simple quiet break from an afternoon of shopping, to an evening of fun and laughter.
Located in the vibrant St Catherine's quarter, Palmer Street Bottle offers a different kind of eating and drinking experience
We specialise in Craft Beers, Wines and Spirits showcasing the best in local producers as well as a range of UK based and International makers and brewers. We offer a relaxed space where you can sit and enjoy a drink and something to eat to compliment your chosen beverage. Or if you prefer our bottle shop offers a wide selection of Craft beers as well as a refill station where you can select and take home wine or beer of your choice.
One of our other great passions is Cheese at Palmer Street Bottle and what would compliment a beautiful craft beer or glass of wine mo
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Palmer Street Bottle
11 Palmer StLocated in the vibrant St Catherine's quarter, Palmer Street Bottle offers a different kind of eating and drinking experience
We specialise in Craft Beers, Wines and Spirits showcasing the best in local producers as well as a range of UK based and International makers and brewers. We offer a relaxed space where you can sit and enjoy a drink and something to eat to compliment your chosen beverage. Or if you prefer our bottle shop offers a wide selection of Craft beers as well as a refill station where you can select and take home wine or beer of your choice.
One of our other great passions is Cheese at Palmer Street Bottle and what would compliment a beautiful craft beer or glass of wine mo
Brewed Boy is a tap house and bottle shop in the centre of Frome in Somerset offering people the opportunity to come in and experience the amazing world of craft beer and artisan cider. We offer over 50 premium craft beer products from beer across the country and 15 locally produced ciders as well. Brewed Boy is also a takeaway outlet meaning an beer or cider in cans or bottles can be brought.
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Brewed Boy
13 London StBrewed Boy is a tap house and bottle shop in the centre of Frome in Somerset offering people the opportunity to come in and experience the amazing world of craft beer and artisan cider. We offer over 50 premium craft beer products from beer across the country and 15 locally produced ciders as well. Brewed Boy is also a takeaway outlet meaning an beer or cider in cans or bottles can be brought.
Arts & Culture
Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts center which acts as a destination for experiencing art, architecture, and the remarkable Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. An impressive landscaped garden, designed by internationally renowned landscape architect Piet Oudolf, sits behind the gallery buildings and includes a changing programme of outdoor sculptures, and houses the Radić Pavilion, designed by Smiljan Radić.
On-site restaurant, Roth Bar & Grill, serves seasonal, locally sourced produce, and is replete with works of art including a site-specific bar created by Björn and Oddur Roth.
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneHauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts center which acts as a destination for experiencing art, architecture, and the remarkable Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. An impressive landscaped garden, designed by internationally renowned landscape architect Piet Oudolf, sits behind the gallery buildings and includes a changing programme of outdoor sculptures, and houses the Radić Pavilion, designed by Smiljan Radić.
On-site restaurant, Roth Bar & Grill, serves seasonal, locally sourced produce, and is replete with works of art including a site-specific bar created by Björn and Oddur Roth.
Shopping
Created by Mulberry founder and English designer Roger Saul, Kilver Court Designer Village is a unique designer retail outlet in the heart of Somerset. Situated within a regenerated textile mill, Kilver Court features an eclectic, fresh and constantly updated edit of the best in fashion, interiors and lifestyle and is the ideal place for a fashion fix, chic home interiors or simply somewhere to relax.
Behind the old mill complex is a stunning 3.5 acre garden, as seen on BBC Gardeners’ World. Highlights include a reproduction of George Whitelegg's Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning rockery, parterre, organic vegetable garden, herbaceous borders and mill pond.
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Kilver Court
Kilver StreetCreated by Mulberry founder and English designer Roger Saul, Kilver Court Designer Village is a unique designer retail outlet in the heart of Somerset. Situated within a regenerated textile mill, Kilver Court features an eclectic, fresh and constantly updated edit of the best in fashion, interiors and lifestyle and is the ideal place for a fashion fix, chic home interiors or simply somewhere to relax.
Behind the old mill complex is a stunning 3.5 acre garden, as seen on BBC Gardeners’ World. Highlights include a reproduction of George Whitelegg's Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning rockery, parterre, organic vegetable garden, herbaceous borders and mill pond.
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly city centre is packed with retailers large and small, from one of-a-kind independent boutiques to major high street names. Whatever you’re looking for – antiques, arts and crafts, books, fashion, foodie emporiums, jewellery, vintage clothing and quirky one-offs you won’t find anywhere else – Bath has it all.
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Bath
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly city centre is packed with retailers large and small, from one of-a-kind independent boutiques to major high street names. Whatever you’re looking for – antiques, arts and crafts, books, fashion, foodie emporiums, jewellery, vintage clothing and quirky one-offs you won’t find anywhere else – Bath has it all.
Entertainment & Activities
UK's No. 1 Safari Park - Enter a land of adventure where lions roam, tigers stalk and monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home & visit our maze.
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Longleat
UK's No. 1 Safari Park - Enter a land of adventure where lions roam, tigers stalk and monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home & visit our maze.