A festival which sees Frome’s windows illuminated with creative designs is returning for its ninth year in March.
Frome Window Wanderland is back from 14th to 21st March and people are encouraged to decorate their windows with the theme of ‘hope.’
For residents feeling inspired but unsure where to begin, there is a free window-making workshop on 4th February, with additional sessions to follow.
Window Wanderland is coinciding with The Good Heart’s Kindness Festival. Organiser Susie Temple said, “This year, the theme across Window Wanderlands nationwide is hope. We think that’s a perfect fit for The Kindness Festival and we’re excited to see what participants come up with. Of course you don’t have to stick to this theme, but if it sparks something for you do run with it. Either way, creating a window display of any sort to brighten the streets of Frome is a kind thing to do.”
Fellow organiser Tori Allison said, “We’re also pleased to be able to run the festival for eight nights, this is our longest event yet and means hopefully people will be able to see as many windows as possible. I always try to see them all, which is a tall order, considering we often get around 300 participants. Maybe this year I’ll get to see every single one.”
The organisers are also extending an invitation to everyone for a special community launch event taking place on Saturday 14th March, from 5pm to 6pm at Rook Lane Chapel.
The event will feature speeches from Frome’s mayor and a celebratory toast by Frome’s town crier. Guests can also enjoy an array of great live music, while reminiscing through a display showcasing some of the organisers’ favourite window designs from over the years. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have a hot drink to accompany them as they embark on the first night of the festival.
Over the eight nights, visitors will also have the opportunity to join guided Window Wanderland Walks led by Stuart Merritt and Tori Allison, who will share their favourite routes.
If you are interested in joining one of these tours, check the listings for the Frome Kindness Festival for more details and to reserve your spot.
Window displays can be registered at: https://www.windowwanderland.com/event/frome-2026.
For more information about the free window-making workshop, visit www.tickettailor.com/events/fromewindowwanderland
