BOOKINGS to Parkdean Holidays West Bay Holiday Park on the dramatic Dorset coastline have soared since ITV's hit drama series Broadchurch returned to our screens earlier this year.

The nation has fallen in love with the iconic Dorset landscape as millions tune in each week to watch it steal the show.

Parkdean Holidays' booking numbers at their West Bay Holiday Park, located in the town of Bridport which features in Broadchurch have soared by 45% in the last month.

The Holiday Park is just 200 metres from the golden sands of West Bay beach, and steps away from the stunning cliffs along the Jurassic Coast, which has provided the memorable landscape for the series.

John Waterworth, chief executive at Parkdean Holidays, said: “We pride ourselves on the fantastic locations throughout the UK where our Holiday Parks are based.

“Parkdean Holidays has three Holiday Parks in Dorset, all with striking surrounding views. It's great to see people taking advantage of the breathtaking landscapes we have right here in the UK.”

Just like West Bay Holiday Park, Warmwell Holiday Park is near to the Jurassic Coastline and within a short commute to both Weymouth and Dorchester. On park, guests have plenty of facilities to keep them entertained, with a Snowsports Centre, complete with skiing, snowboarding and sledging, a fishing lake and archery sessions.

Sandford Holiday Park provides an abundance of opportunities to get active in the fresh air; visitors can make the most of its leafy country park setting while cycle hire is also available at the park. There's also a wildlife nature trail and crazy golf course which the whole family can enjoy.  

The latest figures from visit-dorset.com show that Dorset is increasing in popularity as a holiday destination, as they have reported a 148% increase in traffic from the same period last year. Dorset was also listed in The Guardians 40 Holiday hotspots: where to go in 2015, alongside the likes of California, Cuba and Morocco.

Don't miss your chance to visit the place of the moment. To book your holiday in Dorset at one of Parkdean Holidays three parks in the area, please visit www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk

Notes to editors:

• Parkdean Holidays is one of the UK's largest holiday park operators, formed in 1999

• It has 24 award winning holiday parks situated in some of the UK's best coastal, countryside and woodland locations: 8 in Cornwall, 3 in Devon, 3 in Dorset, 1 in Hampshire, 1 in Norfolk, 2 in Wales and 6 in Scotland

• Recent awards include: Best UK Holiday Park Operator at British Travels Awards for five years in a row, with Gold Awards for 2013, 2011 and 2010, Silver Award for 2012 and Bronze Award for 2014

• All parks hold a David Bellamy Conservation Award for helping protect the natural environment

• The company has been offering high quality, affordable, and luxury accommodation for nearly two decades

• The parks promote a healthy, active lifestyle for families by highlighting the areas of outstanding natural beauty around its parks and the outdoor pursuits on offer i.e. surfing, fishing, birdwatching, walking, cycling, and many more

• Parkdean Holiday's head office is based in Gosforth, in the North East of England

• For further information visit www.parkdean.com or call 0344 335 3348

• For all media enquiries email Parkdean@opr.co.uk or call 0191 232 5690