Catherine Hill
Catherine Hill
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Birmingham, UK105 contributions
Mar 2020
This great hill is very good for your health, shopping and your wallet. Try it! It has lots of interesting and quirky independent shops and the best eateries and watering holes, particularly if you like to eat and drink well sourced products, prepared with love and care and at accessible prices. Fortunately, not one of the usual chain stores has yet ruined the character and feel of this hill. Support its independence and originality and have a good time!
Written March 14, 2020
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Tony G
Cricklade, UK862 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Pretty cobbled street with some interesting boutique shops. Worth the walk to see this part of Frome.
We walked from the Market Place up Stoney Street, turned right up Catherine Hill, visited the Gas Lantern just beyond the model shop at the brow of the hill. Back down bear right down Paul Street joining Palmer Street. Check out the side alleys and wonderful old houses as you walk. Turn left down Bath Street hill and right into Eagle Lane (check out the bric-à-brac shop on your left). Left at the end and almost immediately left into Cheap Street. This narrow alley has a number of small shops and places to eat. This will bring you back out into the Market Place. Our stroll only took about 3/4 hour. Intriguingly Cheap Street (and to be noted so watch your footing!!) has an open stream / gutter flowing down the centre of the alley. Ideal for kids to get their feet wet.
We walked from the Market Place up Stoney Street, turned right up Catherine Hill, visited the Gas Lantern just beyond the model shop at the brow of the hill. Back down bear right down Paul Street joining Palmer Street. Check out the side alleys and wonderful old houses as you walk. Turn left down Bath Street hill and right into Eagle Lane (check out the bric-à-brac shop on your left). Left at the end and almost immediately left into Cheap Street. This narrow alley has a number of small shops and places to eat. This will bring you back out into the Market Place. Our stroll only took about 3/4 hour. Intriguingly Cheap Street (and to be noted so watch your footing!!) has an open stream / gutter flowing down the centre of the alley. Ideal for kids to get their feet wet.
Written August 31, 2020
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LAW64
Tonbridge, UK1,603 contributions
Aug 2020
Someone who lived in Frome for several years told us that this was the Main Street to visit. So we managed to get a parking space within about 10 minute walk and then went to this pedestrian only very steep hill. There are lots of small independent shops and a few cafes so it is a nice place to visit for a short period.
Written August 14, 2020
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Jan179
Yeovil, UK75 contributions
Dec 2022
This area of the town is quaint and charming with lovely old stone buildings and no traffic. Sadly however there was a significant amount of empty shops and many of the ones in business had decided not to open on the Friday between Christmas and New Year. No independent cafes either. More life and open shops further down in the modern, less appealing shopping centre. We also noted alot of litter lying around on the pavements across the town.
Written December 30, 2022
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juliaandadam123
Ashford, UK1,633 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We planned a short staycation to support the English economy after everything that’s been going on. Deciding on a stay in Frome we spent one evening exploring the town.
The hill itself if quaint and full of lovely independent shops, but many restaurants in the are were shut for eating in (Thanks again Covid!) which was frustrating.
The hill itself if quaint and full of lovely independent shops, but many restaurants in the are were shut for eating in (Thanks again Covid!) which was frustrating.
Written August 6, 2020
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Jonathan C
Reading, UK109 contributions
Nov 2021
Not long, but lots of interesting little shops and a nice wine bar at one end. Certainly one of the streets in Frome that every visitor should look at. Also good for photos showing just how steep the streets are.
Written November 22, 2021
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Carleigh D
Bath, UK3 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Visited golden goose today to be spoken to like dirt by the lady/owner? Of the shop absolutely disgusting! If you have no customer care then you shouldn't be working in the retail environment. Took my daughter in to look for a birthday present when I was told off by the lady in the shop for touching the toys! It's not like my daughter was hurting the buggy. I wanted to check the height was right for her. Due to the rude nature of the lady/owner? She lost the sale. Finally I would never go here again.
Written October 17, 2015
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Caroline Glazebrook
Glastonbury, UK163 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Such a great collection of eclectic, independent shops with panache and verve to explore. The pleasing architecture, ancient cobbles, and beguiling window displays invite you to wander and linger.
Written October 14, 2018
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Steve Q
Poole, UK23 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Frome has a wide range of lovely independent traders who really seem to make an effort in presenting their products well. From Florists to Artists to Vintage to Antique. Catherine Hill is a cobbled hill within the Town that has a wide range of these shops situated on it. A great stroll and nose around in all of them is well recommended
Written November 26, 2018
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Madison
Birmingham, UK12 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
You have to bring right shoes to navigate these cobbled streets that is in big incline. Exerting walk.
Written June 12, 2022
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sammylouSomerset
East Huntspill, UK140 contributions
Hi, if we visit Frome, where is the best place to park please? Me and my Best Friend are able to walk so not worried about being too close just like to have best value. Thank you. x
Will E
Bradford-on-Avon, UK243 contributions
Park by the cheese and grain- fair prices short walks!
Do you know if the shops in Frome are open on Sunday
Fizzy P
Bath, UK273 contributions
A few are open on a Sunday however most are open when the independent markets are running on the first Sunday of the month.
Catherine Hill (Frome) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Catherine Hill
- Hotels near Catherine Hill:
- (0.06 mi) George Hotel
- (0.07 mi) Archangel
- (0.07 mi) Old Bath Arms
- (0.07 mi) Bath Street B&B Frome
- (0.10 mi) Blue Boar Inn
- Restaurants near Catherine Hill:
- (0.01 mi) Eight Stony Street
- (0.02 mi) Tibetan Memories at The Good Heart
- (0.03 mi) Hamper Sandwich Shop
- (0.03 mi) Garden Cafe
- (0.03 mi) The High Pavement