Frome
With a vibrant arts scene, Frome isn t your typical historic market town. An amalgamation of independent boutiques and specialist shops, contemporary galleries, musical talent, and a real sense of community spirit, it s easy to see why Frome scooped the National Great Town Award in 2016 and one newspaper even called it the coolest town in Britain.
Throughout the year the town hosts a number of popular events including the Frome Festival in July which boasts ten days of music, literature talks, art exhibitions, comedy and much more. There s also the Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show and the festive-rich Frome Christmas Extravaganza. Keep an eye out for events organised by the not-for-profit Cheese & Grain café and bar which has welcomed an array of talent to its stage. Foo Fighters even performed a secret gig there in early 2017.