Broadchurch - want to visit the film location? THIS is what the town is really called
BROADCHURCH season three is in full swing, but those wishing to visit the film location might be surprised to learn that’s NOT the town’s real name.
Tourists visit the stunning real-life set of 'Broadchurch' in Dorset
The new season started on Monday, March 20, with the likes of David Tennant and Olivia Colman returning to the Dorset coastal town.
This Morning took viewers to the film location, also known as Bridport Harbour, and followed a local bus driver on his journey round the town.
Much of the show is filmed along the coast and its unique features have become synonymous with the show.
Where is Broadchurch filmed? The coastal Dorset town is called West Bay
It’s lovely to see it when it’s on the television.
The Harbour New shop doubles as Broadchurch’s newsagents, and the Old Methodist Church is used as the Sea Brigade Hall.
David Tenants’ house can also be spotted on the cliffs.
Lou Lou Brown is manager of one of the cafes in West Bay which has been used for filming.
She explained: “They shut off the cafe for the day when they filmed a scene inside.
Where is Broadchurch filmed? Locals are excited to see West Bay on TV
“It’s like living on a movie set.”
Tim Attrill owns a local newsagents there, and said: “It’s lovely to see it when it’s on the television.”
The film location even draws in fans from further afield.
One woman was visiting from Australia - where the show also airs - and pointed out the iconic cliffs used in the season three premiere opening, where Danny’s body was also found back in season one.
Where is Broadchurch filmed? Many of the shops and cafes have become iconic
Axehampton House, the Tudor mansion where Trish was brutally raped, is actually Bridgehead House in Littlebredy on the Dorset Downs.
During filming, the case and crew stayed had an hour’s walk from West Bay in Bridport, Chibnall’s home town.
Scenes set in the high street and some most of the interior shots are filmed in Clevedon in North Somerset, around 13 miles west of Bristol.
Additional footage has also been shot at Portishead, North Somerset and Charmouth, West Dorset.