A fine Frome institution and worth the trip to Frome just to go to the record shop. Tucked away up…read moreone of the small side alleys/street at the bottom of the hill that runs up through the town. The place is a gold mine for lovers of music of all tastes with a wide range of CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Every nook and cranny is crammed with musical delights and upstairs there is a wealth old vinyl sorted by decades and genre. They cover most bases from 50s and 60s rock through to modern dance music (although its not a dance music shop by any means). It like the record shop from film High Fidelity or how I imagine Wuxtry Records, Athens were Michael Stipe meet Peter Buck and formed R.E.M. You could get lost for hours inside (and I have in the past), if you dig around the website they often have a 10% off code as well.

Raves from the Grave is a very awesome shop which I have used to buy some of my favourite band CDs…read more I usually go there to look at their Goth collection, and I have walked out with a nice collection of CDs. They also offer music-based merchandise which I have walked out with before, many times. Some CDs can be a little pricey but this is due to their rarity, so I'll let that slide. The shop is small, but much like most shops in Frome, they did a good job of trying to organize it in a neat and tidy way which gives more room. They also sell DVDs. I have seen a number of wrestling and anime DVDs. I haven't bought one yet since they didn't have anything to my taste, but it's nice to have the convenience.

4 or even 5 stars? I love this book shop!…read moreI don't know if this is a chain, but it feels like a one-off shop. Wander down delightful Cheap Street, with the stream running down it, and you'll soon arrive at the shop. I am interested in children's books and it's a wonderful place to come for 'picture-flats'. The shop is full to the brim with books and related items. There is a local interest section with maps in a room at the back. The staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I get a lovely feeling when I support this book shop.

The POST OFFICE town outlet is situated at the back of the store in Martins. Since the closure of…read morethe large post office premises in the town centre, it relocated to Martins. Also available in this large outlet in the Westway Precinct are cards, magazines and newspapers, stationery, books, gifts, chocolate and sweets and toys. The store is light and well laid out, functional if not particularly imaginative. There is a tobacconists counter at the main till, and you can also buy National Lottery tickets here (and claim your rewards if you are one of the lucky winners!) Phone top-ups also available. It is well-staffed so there's always someone on hand to ask about stock, and various specialist hobby magazines can be ordered upon request.

W H Smith made a welcome return to Frome a few years ago, after a too-long absence. Back forty…read moreyears ago Smiths was situated up bath Street, in the premises now ocupied by the Kebab Shop! However, this birght, light new store is even more central now, right in the main Westway throughfare. Selling all the items you expect from Smiths it offers: books, magazines and papers, stationary, cards, writing pens, school and office supplies. It's not the biggest store space so the range has to be somewhat limited, but it's very well planned and really you can find just about anything you need there. Watch out for offers and bargains on all their book stocks. New releases can be pre-orderered. And beware the occasional 'chocolate special offer' if you're watching your waistline! Very nice and very tempting!

Amazing little shop, half-way down the picturesque Cheap Street in Frome…read more The front window is crammed full of retro goodies - videos of favourite, classic and obscure shows and films from way way back. Even to when videos were first invented! It's certain to trigger a whole fit of I remember that even before you go inside. There are also CD's for sale, music or soundtrack, of old classic hits in the same vein. The owners are passionate about their stock, and if you can't see it on display, they'll do their utmost to get a copy for you. Perfect for finding presents for hard-to-get-for people who are older, and absolute Nostalgia Heaven for a browse around. Prices are very reasonable too, so be warned, you'll probably be unable to resist treating yourself.

This is a large charity shop, probably the largest in floor space in the town. Situated in the…read moreKingsway precinct it's handy for the car park. A large selection of clothes for all ages and sizes, all good quality and the prices aren't bad for a charity shop! There is a very good selection of bric-a-brac and I always find little novelty items to tempt my purse. You can also buy shoes, bags, belts and hats here. Plus bedding and cushion covers - right through to mucic CDs and toys and games. Again, I've picked up several bargains here for gifts and stocking fillers, and at a price that doesn't hammer my purse. A nice bright store, clean and well-stocked with friendly assistants. Definately worth a browse!