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Doc Martin filming locations: Where is the ITV show filmed?

SINCE 2004, hit show Doc Martin has let viewers enjoy the beautiful views of Cornwall's coastline.

Some fans often wonder where the ITV series is shot, and if they can visit the filming locations.

Doc Martin is filmed on the Cornish coast in Port Isaac
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Doc Martin is filmed on the Cornish coast in Port IsaacCredit: ITV

Where is Doc Martin filmed?

Port Isaac

The show is set in Cornwall's beautiful Port Iasac
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The show is set in Cornwall's beautiful Port IasacCredit: Rex Features

This picturesque Cornish fishing village is where Doc Martin is mainly filmed.

It sets the scene for the show's fictional village of Port Wenn.

Fans can stroll through the idyllic village and see lots of familiar locations like the pharmacy and Louisa's old house.

One of the most recognisable locations is the surgery where Doc Martin lives and works - perched on Roscarrock Hill and overlooking the bay below.

The local school

 It is actually possible to stay at the local school
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It is actually possible to stay at the local schoolCredit: Alamy

Fans will know that Doc Martin's wife Louisa is the former headteacher at the local school.

What they might not know is that the school is in fact a hotel where you can stay, you can even get married there if you want.

is situated in Port Isaac.

The hotel is surrounded by the stunning coastline you see in the show, and is a favourite for walkers, swimmers and surfers.

Gunwalloe

 The scene for Doc Martin AND Poldark was shot right here in Gunwalloe
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The scene for Doc Martin AND Poldark was shot right here in GunwalloeCredit: Alamy

The small village of Gunwalloe is home to the church where the funeral of Aunt Joan took place.

You can visit the location where the tear-jerking episode was shot.

The church of St Winwaloe is the only church in Cornwall that is located on a beach.

Fans of  Poldark will recognise the beach as the location where some of the show's most dramatic scenes are shot.

Doydens Castle

 Viewers can visit the beautiful Doyden Castle
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Viewers can visit the beautiful Doyden CastleCredit: Alamy

Fans of Doc Martin will recognise Doyden Castle from the show.

The castle was built in 1830 and is surrounded by the beautiful Cornish coastline.

It is the perfect backdrop for the heart-warming ITV series.

St Nonna’s Church

 This is the church where the Doc and Louisa finally got married
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This is the church where the Doc and Louisa finally got marriedCredit: Alamy

This church, set within the valley of Penpoint Water, features twice in the series.

It made its first appearance when the Doc was jilted at the altar by Louisa in season three.

The second occasion was when the doctor finally managed to get her to tie the knot.

 

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