For the major "Frome Independent" market (monthly), use the designated Park and Ride services at Frome Medical Practice (BA11 2FH), Frome Cricket Club (BA11 2AH), or Frome College (BA11 2HG). For the weekly Wednesday/Saturday markets, the Cattle Market car park by the Cheese and Grain is best.
If a day out in Frome is your objective then the best place to park is the long stay Market Place car park. This is at the bottom of the town beside the river. The Cheese and Grain sits at one end and the footbridge over the river to the shopping precinct at the other.
The Frome Independent is fast becoming one of the most popular destination markets in the country. It brings together independent food and drink producers, contemporary designers & makers, vintage fashion, collectibles and furniture. First Sunday of the month, March – December.
Frome is on Route 24 of the National Cycle Network, which includes the Colliers Way, connecting the Dundas Aquaduct and Frome. Our Park & Ride car parks are located at: Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, BA11 2FH HERE. Frome Cricket Club BA11 2AH HERE.
Situated close to Cheap Street and Catherine Hill, it's a great destination to meet and buy from local farmers, cheesemakers, market gardeners, and bakers.
At its core, the 3-5-7 rule sets three clear boundaries: 3%: The maximum amount of your trading capital you should risk on any single trade. 5%: The total amount of capital you should have exposed across all open trades at any given time. 7%: The minimum profit you should aim to make on your winning trades.
The town's location on the edge of the Mendip Hills offers visitors the chance to explore both the vibrant streets of Frome and the surrounding countryside. Frome is also a great base for exploring nearby attractions like Longleat, Stourhead, and the historic city of Bath.
Why is Catherine Hill in Frome among Britain's prettiest streets? Outside of its beautiful setting, Catherine Hill was praised for its variety of shops that adorned it. The Telegraph wrote: "Gird your loins: cobbled Catherine Hill is breathtakingly handsome but breath-stealingly steep.
Local retailers have reclaimed the streets of Frome providing a unique shopping experience. The cornerstone of this vibrant scene is St Catherine's artisan quarter where you'll find everything from gifts and vintage clothing to bespoke jewellery and modern arts and crafts studios.
Parking is free if you park outside of the indicated hours, or if you park on a day of the year when parking is free, such as Christmas Day (except where other restrictions apply, e.g. a clearway or bus lane).
The 5-4-3-2-1 grocery method is a viral TikTok trend for balanced, easy meal planning, guiding you to buy 5 vegetables, 4 fruits, 3 proteins, 2 grains/carbs, and 1 fun treat (or 2 sauces/spreads + 1 treat) for the week, simplifying shopping by focusing on food groups rather than specific recipes, allowing for flexibility while ensuring a variety of nutrients.
Most stores start and end their weekly promotions on Wednesdays. So if that's the day you shop, you can snag the new deals. As an added bonus, because it's when the promotions change, a lot of stores will still honor last week's offers, too. That adds up to double the money-saving opportunity.
3. Stroud Shambles Market. The Stroud Shambles Market is held every Friday and Saturday throughout the year and offers a delightful selection of vintage items, antiques, collectables and locally-made arts and crafts.
Some traders follow something called the "10 a.m. rule." The stock market opens for trading at 9:30 a.m., and there's often a lot of trading between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Traders who follow the 10 a.m. rule think a stock's price trajectory is relatively set for the day by the end of that half-hour.
Villages and hamlets around Frome include Beckington, Berkley, Buckland Dinham, Chantry, Chapmanslade, Cloford, Coleford, Corsley, Downhead, East & West Cranmore, East & West Woodlands, Great Elm, Hapsford, Holcombe, Laverton, Leigh on Mendip, Lullington, Marston Bigot, Mells, Nunney, Norton St Philip, Old Ford, ...
There's no single "most beautiful," as it depends on preference, but top contenders for beauty often include Gdańsk, Poland (voted best in Europe for its unique charm), Cologne, Germany (iconic cathedral backdrop), Prague (historic Old Town Square), Vienna (Rathausplatz magic), and Bruges, Belgium (fairy-tale canals and light trails). Other favorites feature stunning settings like Winchester, UK (Cathedral close) and Strasbourg, France (oldest market).
