Valentine’s Lamp

The Frome Valentine’s Lamp is located at the top of Catherine Hill and is one of the town’s most romantic landmarks. It is a working gas lamp, the only one in Somerset, that is dedicated to the memory of St. Valentine. Every year there are lighting ceremonies when the gas lamp is lit for the first time.

A ‘love seat’ nearby catches the glow of the gas lamp, looking down the historic cobbled street of Catherine Hill. The lamp even has attached a renovated George V posting box attached – for your love letter or Valentine card.

Frome’s famous Valentine Gas Lamp has been celebrated for over 30 years. This year, in 2025, you are welcome to arrive at the gas lamp from 5:30pm for mulled wine, fruit and live accordion music. Come rain or shine, the ceremony will officially begin at 6pm with the lighting of the lamp, accompanied by Frome’s Town Crier and poets. This year, loyal lamplighter of over 30 years, Reg Ling, will be handing over to Eddie Young to take on the role. It is certainly a well-loved Frome tradition, and one not to be missed.