Silk Mill

Silk Mill Restored Victorian Silk Mill in Frome, Somerset. 22 artists' studios & gallery.

Lovely Victorian mill in Frome, Somerset with 22 artists' studios & gallery; a great location for exhibitions, weddings, film/photo shoots & music events.

Pupils at Oakfield Academy in Frome invite you to visit their ‘My Voice Matters’ photography exhibition at the Silk Mill...
23/07/2024

Pupils at Oakfield Academy in Frome invite you to visit their ‘My Voice Matters’ photography exhibition at the Silk Mill on

Tuesday 23rd July, 5.30 – 9pm

Wednesday 24th July, 9am – 9pm

In this short photovoice project, Oakfield students worked hard to develop their photography skills to share images of what is important to them, before curating the exhibition themselves.

The exhibition runs for two days, opening at 5.30pm on Tuesday and closing at 9pm on Wednesday 24 July. We would all love to see you there to support their hard work!

Join Eleven Magpies tonight for our Frome Festival finale!‼️  please note: New start time: 6pm, doors 5:30pm due to Euro...
14/07/2024

Join Eleven Magpies tonight for our Frome Festival finale!

‼️ please note: New start time: 6pm, doors 5:30pm due to Euros Final.

We'll take a slightly shorter interval and finish the second set in time for those of you who wish to head elsewhere to watch the game.

For those of you that couldn't give a hoot about the match and don't know their Saka from their Pickford you can stay and party with us around a campfire.

We'll be a football free zone!

Still some tickets available on the door and online until 4pm: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/eleven-magpies/

https://youtu.be/lTxPM2RbKX4?si=-aVw1rxvRgXOTvce

Tickets are sold out for Sensonic tonight, but we still have a few tickets remaining for our closing party with the extr...
13/07/2024

Tickets are sold out for Sensonic tonight, but we still have a few tickets remaining for our closing party with the extremely talented

A whirling journey of plucked and bowed strings with Ian Ross, Musical Director of and Alex Vann (Spiro, Three Cane Whale), Elizabeth Westcott (Yesterday’s Camel) and James Gow (Jow).

Please note: the time has changed to 6pm, with an intimate campfire after party until 9pm.

🥳 The official   party for tonight's .festival    is at the Silk MIll!The event was previously SOLD OUT.....but we've ju...
12/07/2024

🥳 The official party for tonight's .festival is at the Silk MIll!

The event was previously SOLD OUT...
..but we've just released a few extra tickets, as we will be on our outside stage tonight - woohoo!

Harare takes to the stage at 7:30 with after-party by DJ and will once again be cooking up a storm with her delicious and flavours!

⚡️Extra Tickets Released!
Snap them up before they all go! Link in bio ☝️


🥳The official after-party for tonight's Frome Festival The Frome Independent Summer Night Market is at the Silk MIll! Th...
12/07/2024

🥳The official after-party for tonight's Frome Festival The Frome Independent Summer Night Market is at the Silk MIll!

The event was previously SOLD OUT...
..but we've just released a few extra tickets, as we will be on our outside stage tonight.

Harare takes to the stage at 7:30 with after-party by DJ Mother of Mankind and Mahalia's Kitchen will once again be cooking up a storm with her delicious Guyanese and Caribbean flavours!

⚡️Extra Tickets Released! Snap them up before they all go: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/harare-plus-mother-of-mankind-after-party/

With the glorious sunshine today join us for a campfire after party in the courtyard with ! 🔥🔥🔥 Last night's campfire ac...
11/07/2024

With the glorious sunshine today join us for a campfire after party in the courtyard with !

🔥🔥🔥 Last night's campfire acoustic session with Crossing The Rockies was magical.

Sheelanagig takes to the stage at 7:30 and will be cooking up a storm with her delicious and flavours!

Only a few tickets left, grab them while you can via the link our bio☝️

Not only have we got some amazing music over the next few evenings Sheelanagig tonight, Harare and Mother of Mankind Fri...
11/07/2024

Not only have we got some amazing music over the next few evenings Sheelanagig tonight, Harare and Mother of Mankind Friday, and Sensonic on Saturday... we will also have some delicious food from Mahalia's Kitchen to whet our appetites too!!

Sunshine, music, and flavourful food - what more do you need for Frome Festival?! See you soon!!

The sun is shining 🌞 and we will be outside in the courtyard tonight!!Don't miss a great evening of folkery from the fan...
10/07/2024

The sun is shining 🌞 and we will be outside in the courtyard tonight!!

Don't miss a great evening of folkery from the fantastic local band Crossing The Rockies tonight at 7:30pm for Frome Festival!

Enjoy a mix of celtic trad music along with old time, bluegrass tunes and songs. From Irish jigs and reels to old time American tunes that will get the feet a tappin and hips a swayin.

Plus we will be holding a campfire after-party till late.

Few tickets remaining, grab them here: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/crossing-the-rockies-plus-campfire-afterparty/

08/07/2024

🎻 Sheelanagig: Original Jumping European Folk Music!
🎸 Thursday 11th July at 7.30pm with campfire after-party
🥁 Silk Mill, Frome Frome Festival
🪈 Book NOW: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/sheelanagig-plus-campfire-after-party/

For nearly two decades Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe.

A quintet with a well-stocked armoury of stringed instruments–guitar, fiddle, double bass – with the added energy of flute and drums and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes, these fine musicians create a real dynamic which is inherent in both their furious dance medleys as well as their thoughtfully arranged original pieces.

Putting the groove into a selection of traditional and original European Folk music dating from medieval times to the present day, it’s difficult – nay, impossible – for your limbs to remain stationary when you’re within earshot of them in full flight.

Ticket price £14 (students) – £16 includes late-night campfire!

The bar will be open from 7pm.

Don't miss out, BOOK NOW: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/sheelanagig-plus-campfire-after-party/

Thank you to everyone who came last night, what a fantastic evening it was!!We've got a brilliant line up today alongsid...
07/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who came last night, what a fantastic evening it was!!

We've got a brilliant line up today alongside for .festival

First up for the families, head over at 11:30am and 2:30pm for The Story Explorers!

Enjoy a fiesta of tales with words, puppetry and movement - tickets available on the door!

Tonight at 7:30pm we will be bringing you a special night of contemporary jazz and improvised music with some of the UK’s most prolific players. Trio

The event is sold out online, but tickets are available on the door!


💥 Special Offer for local families!!! 💥 Save 20% with code: LOCALFAMILY https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/706-the-st...
03/07/2024

💥 Special Offer for local families!!!
💥 Save 20% with code: LOCALFAMILY
https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/706-the-story-explorers/

join Nellie and Nathaniel this Sunday 7th July, intrepid explorers who have travelled around the world collecting story ideas for their Story Generator.

Watch them crank the starter handle and conjure up adventures from its secret compartments – the Cabinet of Curiosities and even the Box of Disasters.

With their magical machine they will spin a fiesta of tales with words, puppetry and movement.

There are two showings, 11.30am and 2.30pm. Under 2s free.

Frome Festival Cheese and Grain Discover Frome

We can't wait 🙌
03/07/2024

We can't wait 🙌

I’ll be playing records and promoting electronic dance music this Saturday 6th July at 21.00 at Silk Mill studios for Frome Festival
Come down early and checkout Sweet Machine & Suspect The Birds who will be performing live.

Going to the Frome Festival Food Feast? Don't miss our after-party at the Silk Mill with Sweet Machine, Suspect The Bird...
01/07/2024

Going to the Frome Festival Food Feast? Don't miss our after-party at the Silk Mill with Sweet Machine, Suspect The Birds and Sojo Soul till late🤩 >>> https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/sweet-machine-suspect-the-birds-dj-sojo/

Frome’s favourite free event returns to Market Yard with another celebration of amazing street food, live music and entertainment. Sample delicious offerings from around the world and dance the night […]

‼️Final few tickets remaining ‼️Don't miss Laura Jurd, who is playing a week today, Sunday 7th July, on our Silk Mill ou...
30/06/2024

‼️Final few tickets remaining ‼️

Don't miss Laura Jurd, who is playing a week today, Sunday 7th July, on our Silk Mill outdoor stage for Frome Festival.

Enjoy a fantastic night of contemporary jazz and improvised music with some of the UK’s most prolific players.

Drawing from the worlds of Celtic, European and American folk music, alongside 20th century jazz icons, trumpet-player and composer Laura Jurd joins forces with bassist Henrik Jensen & drummer Dave Smith to present melodies old & new.

Don't miss out, out book now!

A night of contemporary jazz and improvised music with some of the UK’s most prolific players. Drawing from the worlds of Celtic, European and American folk music, alongside 20th century jazz icons, trumpet-player and composer Laura Jurd joins forces with bassist Henrik Jensen & drummer Dave Smith...

THE BIG O’CAJUNPLUS CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTYFriday, July 5th Silk Mill Frome Festival7 pm - 10:30 pm | £23.00From the swamps ...
28/06/2024

THE BIG O’CAJUN
PLUS CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTY
Friday, July 5th Silk Mill Frome Festival
7 pm - 10:30 pm | £23.00

From the swamps of Louisiana featuring accordion, fiddle, and gutsy, driving guitar. Stomping dance tunes brought to you by a core trio of women and sung in Cajun French - Joli Blon Cajun Band.

All tickets include a feast of Cajun delights (vegan/GF options available) and a late-night acoustic session around the campfire.
A night like no other!

Few tickets remaining, so don't miss out book now: https://silkmillstudios.co.uk/event/the-big-ocajun-featuring-joli-blon/

🥁 Thursday 11th July🎸 7.30pm - 🪈 For nearly two decades Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping   tunes to...
27/06/2024

🥁 Thursday 11th July
🎸 7.30pm -
🪈

For nearly two decades Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping tunes to audiences across the globe.

A quintet with a well-stocked armoury of stringed instruments–guitar, fiddle, double bass – with the added energy of flute and drums and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes, these fine musicians create a real dynamic which is inherent in both their furious dance medleys as well as their thoughtfully arranged original pieces.

Putting the groove into a selection of traditional and original European Folk music dating from the medieval times to present day, it’s difficult – nay, impossible – for your limbs to remain stationary when you’re within earshot of them in fullflight.

Ticket price £14 (students) – £16 includes late night campfire!

The bar will be open from 7pm.

See you there!!

Looking forward to welcoming Harare to our stage on 12th July for Frome Festival - one of only a handful of Zimbabwean d...
26/06/2024

Looking forward to welcoming Harare to our stage on 12th July for Frome Festival - one of only a handful of Zimbabwean dance ensembles in Europe today!

Plus stay on for the after party with DJ Mother of Mankind included with your the ticket!

Book online now:

On Friday 12th July at 7.30pm we welcome to our outside stage Harare. They are one of only a handful of Zimbabwean dance ensembles in Europe today. Fronted by the exuberance […]

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The Silk Mill is a textile mill in Frome, Somerset where until 1926 silk crêpe was woven. For most of the 20th century the Silk Mill belonged to an engineering firm. Abandoned during the 1970s Damon & Kate Moore bought the building in 2005 as a ruin (on the Buildings at Risk Register). With the help of their 3 sons over the next many years, the Moores restored it. Now they run 22 artists' studios and a 120 square metre gallery which is a great location for exhibitions, weddings, film/photo shoots, markets, meetings & music events. In 2015 we won an award for best creative use of an industrial building Association for Industrial Architecture. In 2013 we were shortlisted for an English Heritage Angel Award.