Neglect the swampy Caribbean backdrop of Guadeloupe (which doubles as fictional Saint Marie in Dying In Paradise) – Devon is the standout star of the brand new BBC1spin-off collection Past Paradise.
Certainly, the south-west is dwelling to a few of our best-loved tv reveals, so comply with Tamar Hinson on a location lookout and uncover some gems alongside the way in which…
We all know the place we’re going to guide in terms of our subsequent staycation.
Did anybody say a TV tour?
Devon
Dying In Paradise followers will already know that Devon is the setting for brand spanking new spin-off Past Paradise, starring Kris Marshall. Though a number of the scenes are filmed in Cornwall (extra on that later), the fictional coastal city of Shipton Abbott is ready in its neighbouring county.
However that’s not all – actuality TV followers might also recognise the scenic South West Coast Path, which passes by means of, because of ITV2’s Prepared To Mingle, because the present’s dwelling provides superb views of it. The trail is a good way to discover the world and provides loads of locations the place hikers can relaxation their weary limbs.
Ramblers mountaineering with associates in tow ought to contemplate Luxurious Coastal’s Poplar Cottage in Budleigh Salterton, a brief stroll from the trail. There’s room for six individuals, and the property is stuffed with enticing interval options.
Bathtub
This historic metropolis provides simply the correct quantity of sophistication because the grandiose backdrop to TV’s Bridgerton, with a brand new collection filming lately. If you happen to look rigorously, you may nonetheless spy a movie crew in motion – with scenes from Wonka, which hits the cinema screens in December 2023, wowing passers-by.
With Bathtub’s scene-stealing structure, it’s little marvel that movie crews are desirous to pitch up – movie buffs will recognise close by Lacock village from the Harry Potter franchise and the 1995 BBC traditional Delight And Prejudice, starring Colin Firth.
For a superb perception into town, head to Bathtub Abbey, which dates again to 675AD. Guests will quickly have the ability to achieve a good deeper information of this historic constructing – the abbey’s new Discovery Centre is 
attributable to open by summer season.
Bristol
The colorful metropolis had a starring position final 12 months within the hit Beeb thriller Chloe, which starred The Crown’s Erin Doherty. And with Bristol celebrating turning 650 this 12 months, there’s by no means been a greater time to go to this West Nation hotspot.
It’s additionally dwelling to cult traditional teen drama Skins, which went on to make Hollywood stars out of Nicholas Hoult, Dev Patel and Kaya Scodelario, with many iconic areas featured within the Channel 4 collection.
Relive your halcyon days visiting Brandon Hill Nature Park, the place Cassie and Sid stare down Bristol in twilight within the conclusion of season one, or head to the West Nation Water Park and recreate Freddie and Effy’s steamy kiss within the lido.
Cornwall
Apart from Poldark, with its sweeping pictures of the seashore entrance (in addition to Aidan Turner’s naked chest), making Cornwall a well-liked vacation spot for TV addicts, Sport Of Thrones followers could need to pop right down to Holywell Bay seashore, the place the HBO prequel collection Home Of The Dragon was filmed.
The Nationwide Belief web site, a peaceable retreat that options superb views, was utilized in many promotional pictures forward of final 12 months’s collection launch. And don’t overlook to go to the city of Looe and the Tamar Valley to see when you can spot scenes from the BBC1 present Past Paradise.
Dorset
Followers of Netflix’s 2022 hit The Sandman, based mostly on Neil Gaiman’s common comedian guide collection, ought to you should definitely try Sandbanks in Poole. Recognised as certainly one of Britain’s greatest seashores, the world can replenish in the summertime as vacationers flock to benefit from the many leisure actions and water sports activities.
Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless lots to get pleasure from when you’re in search of a slower tempo of vacation – there are some world-renowned eating places and pubs overlooking the shores. The Rick Stein restaurant, with its scrumptious seafood dishes, is a should.
Somerset
Household-friendly Somerset is the house of Wells, the UK’s smallest metropolis, which doubled up because the quiet village of Sandford within the film Scorching Fuzz, starring Simon Pegg. Edgar Wright, who directed the movie, grew up in Wells and was eager to have the small metropolis dwelling to an enormous cop drama. Nonetheless, it’s not only a place for drama – it’s had its fair proportion of horror filming too, with Stranger Issues stalwart David Harbour bringing the demonic to Wells Cathedral when filming 2019 movie Hellboy.
Enterprise off the crushed path and there are many lesser-known treasures to find, akin to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, only a brief drive from Bristol (bonus factors when you spot Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Timmy and Shirley – all sheep named after animated Aardman characters).
We’re particularly excited in regards to the new Shaun the Sheep path, which launches subsequent month.
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