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PARKING IN CENTRAL FROME
Are you planning a visit to beautiful Frome and looking for somewhere to park? Here’s a guide and a map (see below). There are several car parks in the town and where you park may well be determined by which part of the town you want to visit, but the centre of Frome is wonderfully compact and choosing any one of the car parks there will enable you to take in all the key attractions.
Market Place Car Park
If a day out in Frome is your objective then the best place to park is the long stay Market Place car park. This is at the bottom of the town beside the river. The Cheese and Grain sits at one end and the footbridge over the river to the shopping precinct at the other. Incidentally, there is a second, visually striking footbridge there too, named after one of the town’s most famous sons, Jenson Button. The Black Swan Arts Centre is on the edge of this car park and the round part of this building is a former medieval wool-drying house.
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Type of car park: long stay pay and display with no height restrictions and 24 hour access. There are public toilets at this car park.
Charging hours: 9am to 6pm daily, including public and bank holidays. HGVs can park from 6pm to 9am.
Jenson Button Bridge at Market Place Car Park
Cheese & Grain viewed from Market Place Car Park
Cork Street Car Park
Equally useful for long-stay parking and just ‘around the corner’ from the Market Place is Cork Street Car Park. This is the closest car park to Westway Cinema and the delightful Catherine Hill area of Frome where there is an abundance of lovely independent shops.
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Type of car park: short stay pay and display with no height restrictions and 24 hour access.
Maximum stay: 2 hours, no return within 2 hours for all vehicles.
Charging hours: 9am to 6pm daily, including public and bank holidays.
Vicarage Street and Saxon Vale Car Parks
You may, of course, be heading into Frome for a coffee and ciabatta at La Strada followed by shopping in Cheap Street or perhaps a pint in The Three Swans! In this case look no further than the small Vicarage Street car park (requires good reversing skills so there is often a space there as the nervous seem to avoid it!) or, just down the hill into Saxon Vale there is more parking available; especially convenient for M&S and the café selling French antiques. On the corner of Vicarage Street and Saxon Vale sits the impressive church of St John the Baptist, with its slender spire and imposing northern approach.
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Vicarage Street
Type of car park: short stay pay and display with no height restrictions and 24 hour access.
Maximum stay: 2 hours, no return within 2 hours – for all vehicles.
Charging hours: 9am to 6pm daily, including public and bank holidays.
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Saxon Vale
Type of car park: long stay pay and display with no height restrictions and 24 hour access.
Charging hours: 9am to 6pm daily, including public and bank holidays.
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Cafe opposite Saxon Vale Car Park
St John the Baptist Church
On Market Days (the last Sunday of every month)
Don't forget, the D2 bus service runs hourly on Sundays, dropping off at Waterloo (by Cork St car park) on market days! If you need to drive, please take advantage of the convenient donation-only Park and Ride service from:
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Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, BA11 2FH
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Frome College, Bath Rd, BA11 2SA (Princess Anne Rd entrance)
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Frome Cricket Club, BA11 2AH
Please be considerate! Somerset Council traffic wardens will be issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for parking offences on market Sundays. Avoid parking on residential streets in town—Park and Ride is easy and hassle-free!
Disabled Parking Opportunities
Frome is committed to accessibility, offering several disabled parking opportunities to ensure that everyone can enjoy the town. Here are some key points about disabled parking in Frome:
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Designated Parking Spaces: There are several designated disabled parking bays located throughout the town centre and at various public facilities. These spaces are typically wider than standard parking spots to accommodate wheelchair access.
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Blue Badge Scheme: Disabled parking spaces in Frome are available for Blue Badge holders. It's essential for drivers to display a valid Blue Badge when parked in these designated areas.
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On-Street Parking: In addition to off-street car parks, there may be designated on-street parking spaces for disabled drivers, making it easier to access local shops and services.
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Public Car Parks: Most public car parks in Frome provide accessible parking spaces. These are often located close to the entrances of buildings and facilities.
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Accessibility Information: It's a good idea for visitors to check the Frome Town Council website or local resources for up-to-date information on disabled parking locations and any relevant regulations.
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Transport Options: In addition to parking, local transport services may offer accessibility options, including low-floor buses and taxis that cater to individuals with disabilities.
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Community Support: Frome has a strong community focus, with various organizations and services aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to the town's amenities.
Central Frome Parking Map
Click here or on the map below to be taken to OpenStreetMap.org.
All images and copy on this page by Garfield Austin.