Light the Night – Road closures and important information ahead of Frome light switch on

By James Smith

21st Nov 2024 | Local News

Frome Town Band at the lantern parade (image via Frome Town Council)
Frome Town Band at the lantern parade (image via Frome Town Council)

On Friday 22 November, Frome's annual lantern parade and Christmas lights switch on takes place from 5pm to 7pm.

As a result, several road closures will be in place during the afternoon and early evening.

Frome Town Council has confirmed that no non-emergency vehicles are permitted during the road closure.

The following roads are closed between 4pm and 9pm:

  • Bath Street
  • Eagle Lane
  • Church Street
  • Gentle Street
  • Palmer Street
  • Stony Street
  • King Street
  • Catherine Hill
  • Cork Street
  • Market Place
  • The Bridge

View the road closure notice

Car parks

The following car parks are open and unaffected by the road closure:

  • Cattle Market
  • North Parade
  • Merchant's Barton
  • Vicarage Street

Cork Street car park will be closed from 4pm to 9pm, with no access in or out.

Buses and taxis

Buses will stop at Gorehedge/Christchurch Street East and at North Parade, diverting around the town centre via Christchurch Street West. The X34 will commence and terminate at Fromefield.

The taxi rank on Cork Street will be closed between 4pm and 7pm. Taxis will be available from a temporary rank outside Marks & Spencer.

View the bus and taxi map

Lantern parade participants

Anyone taking part should meet at St John's church by 6pm; they can buy hot drinks from the stall in St John's before the parade.

The theme this year is 'Winter Woodland'.

Two people per lantern.

Lost children

Wristbands for children are available from the George Hotel (in the old Coffee #5 cafe) and from St John's Church – please pick one up for your child and add contact details.

     

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