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Broadchurch’s Dorset Backdrop Still Draws Crowds to West Bay’s Jurassic Coast

The show’s fame continues to pull visitors to West Bay despite recurring cliff rockfalls.

Overview

  • East Beach in West Bay served as the main beach filming location for ITV's Broadchurch.
  • The golden cliffs stand about 50 metres high and form part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
  • West Bay supplied many on-screen settings such as the harbour and café, and Clevedon in North Somerset also stood in for parts of the town.
  • Visitor numbers have risen since 2013, with a small survey of 60 tourism firms saying most saw higher trade tied to the series.
  • The coast is prone to rockfalls, and West Beach has RNLI lifeguards from July to September, making it the safer family spot.