Picture this: a quaint town tucked away in eastern Somerset, with plenty of vegan shops, bars and restaurants to explore. Welcome to Frome!

Frome is often dubbed as one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, and for vegans it’s easy to see why. We're talking independent eco-friendly shops, vegan foodie havens and markets that'll have you filling your bags with all sorts of souvenirs.

If you’re vegan and wondering what the best things to see and do in the Frome area are, then we’ve put together this easy guide for you to check out.

Here are the best things to do in Frome as a vegan

Frome is filled with fun things to do as a vegan, here are some of our top recommendations:

Explore Nunney Castle

A visit to Nunney Castle is like using a real-life time machine. This castle will whisk you back to the 14th century, where you can explore the remains of this medieval marvel. The coolest part? It's surrounded by a well-maintained moat that’s home to many species of fish.

Watch live music at Cheese and Grain

Music lovers visiting Frome need to check out this iconic music venue that has hosted the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and the Foo Fights in the past. It’s also the venue where we hold our Frome Vegan Fair.

Take a walk through Catherine Hill

No trip to Frome is complete without a walk up the cobbled path of Catherine Hill. But, this isn't your ordinary shopping street - oh no, it's like stepping into a quirky, colourful dreamscape.

Think cute cafes and independent boutiques that are basically treasure troves of unique finds. Vintage goodies, handmade crafts, funky clothes, you name it, Catherine Hill's got it.

Visit a local market

The area is famous for its many markets. Our favourite is our very own Vegan Fairs event (of course), which is an annual market that hosts a variety of vegan and plant-based brands - think incredible vegan food, delicious drinks and eco-conscious vendors. Be sure to check beforehand to see when our next Frome market is on.

If you can’t make our next event, be sure to check out The Frome Independent - a monthly market that features loads of our Vegan Fair traders, such as Soy Ahoy and Dark Matte

rs Brownies. And keep an eye on our other events in the South West.Take a day trip to Bath

Reachable in 30 minutes by car, or 40 minutes by train, the proximity to Frome makes Bath the perfect place for a day trip when staying in the area.

Imagine exploring the ancient Roman baths, strolling through charming Georgian streets, and pretending you're in a Jane Austen novel. You can find it all at Bath!

Vegan restaurants and shops in Frome

Vegans who are looking to eat out and shop will be spoilt for choice thanks to the number of vegan-friendly restaurants and stores in Frome. Here are our top recommendations in the town.

The Good Heart

This fully vegan Tibetan cafe serves up yummy momos and other Eastern-inspired dishes such as; chickpeas in spinach sauce, rice and dahl, raw carrot and beetroot salad, and greens with Sichuan peppers.

Lungi Babas

Lungi Babas is a veggie restaurant that serves vegetarian and vegan Thali-Indian plates from an al fresco cafe. You’ll also find them at pop-up events, cooking workshops and at The Frome Independent market every month.

Projects

Projects is a cute and cosy cafe that’s fully vegetarian with plenty of vegan-friendly options. They focus on sustainable food, serving up coffee, tea and plant-based cakes and pastries.

The Garden

This is a vegetarian/vegan deli shop that also has a cafe inside. You can try a variety of different vegan dishes, from tapas to stone-baked pizza, all of which are made with organic, local produce.

Nook

Here you’ll find delicious poke bowls and other dishes that are influenced by the flavours of Aussie beach food. They serve four types of vegan breakfast bowls, two vegan lunch bowls as well as vegan cakes and brownies. Yum!

Hop beauty salon

If you want to get your glam on whilst visiting Frome, be sure to check out this boutique salon that offers cruelty-free and vegan beauty treatments.

Frome Wholefoods

A fully vegetarian health store that has vegan-friendly organic produce, a deli, and vitamins, as well as a nice frozen foods selection. It definitely gives that well-known high street health brand a run for its money.

Get set for Frome

Not only is Frome one of the most beautiful places to visit when travelling around eastern Somerset, but it’s also great when it comes to vegan food and living. With all of its vegan-friendly restaurants, shops and attractions, this town makes for the perfect day out.

And while you’re there, why not come along to one of our upcoming Frome markets? It’s a great way to spend your time in the town - plus you’ll be supporting independent vegan businesses.

We run our Vegan Fairs throughout the South West of England and Wales - you can find the full Vegan Fairs event list here.

Things to see and do in Frome