Rook Lane Chapel 3.71

Rook Lane is a unique arts centre housed in a restored 18th century chapel. The chapel is home to NVB Architects as well as beautiful venue for hire, perfomance, exhibitions and weddings.

Rook Lane works with a number of creative partners across art, music, education and design to deliver a diverse and dynamic year-long programme of events.

History....

The original chapel was built in 1707 and served the community of Frome until 1968 but then followed 25 years of dereliction. Through the 90s, the space was used by artists for informal workshops, performances and exhibitions but it wasn't until 2001 that NVB Architects moved in to renovate the chapel and build a contemporary annex at the rear.

From 2003 - 2013, the arts progrmme at the Chapel was managed by Rook Lane Arts Trust whose remit is to use the chapel as a space to promote the arts and education in Frome. The Trust handed the running of the chapel over to NVB Architects in July 2013, but retain an active role in programming and fundraising for education projects based on site.