Attractions
On this page you will find information about the many fascinating and scenic places which lie on the bus routes around Frome. Often glimpsed only from the windows of a bus while travelling from A to B, these towns and villages are well worth a visit in their own right.Route 161: FROME - WELLS
FROME
Cheap Street, Frome (Photo by Ronald Searle) |
Set on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, Frome is built on steep handsome hills around the river. Frome means 'brisk-flowing water' and the early town and its Market Place grew around springs which to this day provide continuous supplies of fresh clean water. This can be seen in Cheap Street, one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe, where the leat winds its way down the centre of the pavement. Packed to the rafters with artisans, historic buildings, beautiful independent shops and creative people, Frome is a wonderfully vibrant and eventful town. It is the perfect destination for discerning tourists looking for something just a little bit different on visits to Somerset.
More info: www.discoverfrome.co.uk
NUNNEY
Nunney Castle (Photo by Tom Oates) |
More info: www.visitnunney.com, www.nunney.org
Food & Drink: The George Inn is a 17th century coaching inn opposite the castle, with bar, restuarant and B&B.
LEIGH ON MENDIP
A scenic village surrounding by rolling countryside.More info: www.leigh-on-mendip.org.uk
Food and drink: The Bell Inn
CRANMORE
Cranmore Station (Photo by Geoff Sheppard) |
More info: www.eastsomersetrailway.com
SHEPTON MALLET
Shepton Mallet marketplace (Photo by Wurzeller) |
Shepton
Mallet Leisure Centre sits in the heart of the community and offers a
warm welcome atmosphere with a wide range of sports facilities. - See more at: http://www.1610.org.uk/centres/10/shepton-mallet-leisure-centre/#sthash.TII1plyA.dpuf
hepton
hepton
Mallet Leisure Centre sits in the heart of the community and offers a
warm welcome atmosphere with a wide range of sports facilities. - See more at: http://www.1610.org.uk/centres/10/shepton-mallet-leisure-centre/#sthash.UlddduaQ.dpuf
hepton
Mallet Leisure Centre sits in the heart of the community and offers a
warm welcome atmosphere with a wide range of sports facilities. - See more at: http://www.1610.org.uk/centres/10/shepton-mallet-leisure-centre/#sthash.UlddduaQ.dpuf
More info: www.visitsheptonmallet.co.uk
CROSCOMBE
River Sheppey in Croscombe (Photo by Sharon Loxton) |
Food and drink: The George Inn is an award-winning 17th centure freehouse.
WELLS
Wells Cathedral (Photo by Schnobby) |
Wells is a compact city with a historic centre, magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop's Palace.If you enjoy rambling or other outdoor pursuits Wells has a lot to offer, for the less adventurous Wells also have a wide variety of tea rooms. There is a weekly market every Wednesday selling food, clothes, jewellery and much more. The film Hot Fuzz was shot in Wells, and you can take a tour around the city to visit areas where scenes were filmed. You can also have a drink or a meal in the pub were sgt Angel arrested at lot of under age drinkers along with Danny Butterman, which is situated at the top end of town almost opposite the pasty shop they do very nice coffee.
More info: www.wellssomerset.com