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Places to stay in Frome
Frome is a medium-sized town in Somerset, England, near the Mendip Hills. From AD 950 to 1650, it was larger than Bath, 13 mi (21 km) to the north. The town originally grew due to the weaving industry, and weavers' cottages can still be found, contrasting with Georgian terraces. The town has grown substantially in recent years but still retains its centre, most of which falls within a conservation area. It is unevenly built on high ground above the River Frome, which is here crossed by a stone bridge of five arches. It was formerly called Frome or Froome Selwood, after the neighbouring forest of Selwood; and the country surround is still richly wooded and picturesque. Frome is a historic market town with hidden gems of architectural interest making it a rewarding place to explore. It is an attractive town built on steep hills with cobbled streets. Architecturally well preserved, there are more listed buildings in Frome than in any other Somerset town, including The Blue House: built as an almshouse and school, and Rook Lane Chapel, now an Arts Centre. A walk around the town will uncover parts of the Medieval street pattern, including Cheap Street with a leat (stream) running along its length, as well as fine examples of 16th, 17th and 18th Century housing.
