Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Frome

Frome is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 26,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 48 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Nunney Castle (6 km), Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (8 km) and Church of St Leonard (12 km).

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Frome, Bath and North East Somerset
Frome, Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frome at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 26,203
Coordinates
51.2283° N, 2.3221° W
Places within 50 km
134 (134 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Frome

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frome: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Frome

106 churches within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Church of St Leonard (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Frome

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Nunney Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frome

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Bathampton Down (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Duncliffe Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~32 km · Must-see
  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Cheddar Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Frome

18 parks within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Frome

14 treks within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Limestone Link (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frome

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frome. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Frome

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frome
  2. 12 km Church of St Leonard · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 7 km St. Julian's · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 2 km Stoney Littleton Long Barrow · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 14 km Nunney Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 11 km Longleat Safari and Adventure Park · park, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 8 km Back to Frome

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How to reach Frome

    All places near Frome by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frome by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48106Church of St Leonard (12 km)
    Forts & heritage4792Nunney Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1028Bathampton Down (22 km)
    Parks818Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (8 km)
    Treks614Limestone Link (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens013Lower Woods Nature Reserve (51 km)
    Museums712The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (20 km)
    Caves44Swildon's Hole (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Bristol Jamia Mosque (37 km)
    Beaches & coast02Black Nore Lighthouse (55 km)
    Other attractions02Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (60 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (30 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (78 km)

    Frome: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frome?

    Nunney Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (park, about 8 km), Church of St Leonard (church, about 12 km), Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (heritage site, about 13 km), St. Julian's (church, about 14 km), Battlesbury Camp (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frome?

    134 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Frome?

    Church of St Leonard, about 12 km by road; St. Julian's (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frome?

    Nunney Castle, about 6 km by road; Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frome?

    Bathampton Down, about 22 km by road; Knowle Hill (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frome?

    Start in Frome, visit Church of St Leonard, then St. Julian's, then Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, then Nunney Castle, then Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frome?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Frome

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frome’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frome on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.