The whole area is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. That means millions of years of geological history are literally beneath the actors’ feet. The cliffs you see are layered with fossils, which is almost as mysterious as the show’s plot. “Who killed Danny Latimer?” and “What kind of fossil is this?” are equally compelling questions.
One specific spot you’ll recognize is Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock. This is where Hardy goes for his solitary, brooding walks along the pebbly shore. If you visit, you must do a brooding walk—just stare at the sea, sigh heavily, and mutter, "The sand... it tells a story." You’ll look like a detective, I promise.
Where is Broadchurch filmed? Your guide to the stunning filming
The Quaint Village of Clevedon
Wait, there’s more! Not all of Broadchurch was filmed in Dorset. Some key scenes, especially those involving the newspaper office, were shot in the town of Clevedon, in Somerset. The Victorian pier there is a big star—it’s where the press conference and the famous "I’m not a suspect" moments happened. It’s got a proper seaside promenade that screams "British crime drama."
Clevedon also gave us the Broadchurch Police Station—which is actually the Clevedon Marine Lake building. It looks convincingly like a tiny, sleepy cop shop. Honestly, if someone told me a real murder was solved there, I’d believe them. But please don’t report a crime; the locals are just trying to enjoy their ice cream.
