But do you recognise the many locations chosen as a backdrop for the dramatic storylines?
Sweeping bay panoramas and shots of recognisable landmarks such as the Stone Jetty, Morecambe Town Hall and The Midland have certainly raised Morecambe’s profile and sparked interest in the area.
Morecambe Police Station has taken a starring role and the locations of the cafes, shops, hotels and pubs on the prom, plus some of the characters’ houses at Sunderland Point and Hest Bank, have been spotted by eagle-eyed viewers.
And now that series 4 is over and we’re all waiting for a much-anticipated new series to start filming in the resort, fans can take the time to have a walk around Morecambe and spot all the places that have become familiar to them on their TV screens.
Since the show first started airing, Morecambe Visitor Information Centre has been inundated with requests from visitors (and locals) about where different scenes of The Bay were filmed, and so they’ve created a handy filming location guide.
Here we feature just some of the places that have been caught on camera.
13. Rita's Cafe
Rita's Cafe at 200 Marine Road Central is one of many real-life cafes to feature in the series. Photo: Andy Slack
14. Morecambe Police Station
Morecambe Police Station is the star of the show - with the external shots of the Poulton Square building featuring heavily in the series. The internal shots are largely filmed at a disused police station in Manchester but the exterior shots are unmissable! Photo: Garth Hamer
15. The Smuggler's Den
The Smuggler's Den in Morecambe is a favourite drinking haunt of DI Manning and his colleagues. Photo: Ian Robinson
16. The Stone Jetty
The picturesque Stone Jetty with its unique artworks can be seen in the opening credits and is often shown in the panoramic aerial shots of the bay. Photo: Nigel Slater