article_snippet: ITV's drama, Broadchurch, is set on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, an area which has seen increased tourist interest in recent years .
article_snippet: Searches for West Bay in Bridport were up 161 per cent in 2015 following the series' January 5 premiere, according to Hotels.com .
article_snippet: West Bay, Bridport, Dorset .
article_snippet: ITV's hit drama, Broadchurch, has contributed to a great deal of interest in the west country, in particular the area of West Bay.
article_snippet: In fact, just days following the series' January 5 premiere, Hotels.com saw a spike in searches for the area with Bridport up by 161 per cent compared to the same period the year before.
highlights_snippet: Thanks to ITV's hit drama Broadchurch, Bridport in Dorset has experienced a surge in tourist interest in the area .
  