Frome is a town in Somerset at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills with the River Frome to the south. The town enjoys a fantastic location, just 13 miles from Bath and 42 miles from Taunton. London is just over 100 miles away.
Frome continues to be one of the most popular places to live in Somerset and the UK, and we have a range of new homes for sale in Frome at Wain Homes.
Voted as the best place to live in Somerset in 2023
Named one of the best weekend breaks outside London by Time Out
11 schools rated as either “Outstanding” or “Good” by Ofsted
Perfectly placed to enjoy the Somerset countryside
Great transport links, with direct trains to nearby Bath and Bristol
WHY FROME IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Frome is one of the most popular places to live in Somerset and the UK. The town was voted as the best place to live in Somerset in 2023 as well as one of the best weekend breaks outside London by Time Out. When you consider the beautiful Somerset countryside, selection of schools, bustling town centre and independent shops, it’s easy to see why more families and young people are making the move.
Frome town centre is home to the oldest running outdoor market in Europe, where you’ll find a variety of traders selling fruit and veg, antiques, jewellery and more. The town also boasts one of the highest percentages of independent retailers in the UK, with more than 1,000 independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Culture is also big in Frome, with annual festivals including Frome Festival, Frome Carnival and Christmas in Frome. You can also enjoy the theatre at the Arts Centre and the Connaught Theatre and Cinema.
If you love to get out and explore the countryside, you won’t be disappointed with life in Frome. The Somerset countryside will be right on your doorstep with popular walks including the Frome Valley Walk, Clear Water, Frey Hill and Heaven’s Gate.
If you have school age children, you’ll be pleased to know that Frome has two schools rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted and nine with a “Good” rating. The “Outstanding” schools are Berkley Church of England First School and Beckington Church of England First School.
MAKING YOUR HOME IN FROME
Frome is blessed with fantastic transport links. Frome station is on the main train route from London to the South West. You can hop on the train to Bath and be in the city in just over half an hour, whilst Bristol is around an hour and a half away. London Paddington is just over 90 minutes away too. Bristol Airport is also less than an hour’s drive from Frome.
If you want to call Frome home, you’ll find a selection of new build homes in Frome for sale across our new home developments in and around the area.
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