Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
Explore Frome, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Frome map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Frome, Somerset, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Frome |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.231041 |
| Longitude | -2.321766 |
| Place Type | Town |
Frome reveals its rugged limestone character through a labyrinthine descent of steep, cobbled slopes that defy the straight lines of modern planning. It lies 6.3 miles west-south-west of Westbury (from Westbury: bearing 251°T, OS grid ST 776 480), and is situated south-south-west of Oldford village. The River Frome once powered a prosperous woollen industry, leaving behind a legacy of industrial stone structures that now anchor a vibrant, independent economy. Merchants and craftsmen built their fortunes upon the swift-flowing water, shaping a geography defined by industry rather than mere pastoral charm. Today, the local trade thrives on the creative spirit of independent shops, replacing the clatter of looms with a persistent, industrious hum. Artistic expression finds a natural home at Black Swan Arts, where the light filtering through ancient windows illuminates a modern dedication to craft. The iconic Valentine Gas Lamp stands as a solitary, glowing sentinel, casting long shadows over the uneven pavements that have felt the tread of countless generations. Residents often gather near the historic market squares, where the atmosphere remains charged with the purposeful energy of a trade hub that refuses to succumb to uniformity. Frome maintains its distinctive pulse through such cultural landmarks, occasionally punctuated by a quiet walk through the greenery of Victoria Park to escape the dense, stone-walled core. This place remains a testament to the endurance of human ingenuity, holding its own against the softening influence of time.
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Explore Frome, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.231041, -2.321766. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | September 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |