News · 24 July 2026
Film and TV productions bring Dorset towns around £250,000
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Major film and TV productions have generated about £250,000 for coastal towns in Dorset, mainly from spending on accommodation and transport. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council credits the area's varied scenery and historical spots for attracting filmmakers. Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch, Lake Pier, and Southbourne Beach have all recently hosted big productions.
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