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  1. Agatha Christie
    Dame Agatha Christie, known throughout the world as the ‘Queen of Crime’, is a literary genius, was born in Torquay and remained on the English Riviera for much of her life.
  2. Agatha Christie Breaks
    Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and stay in one of the properties that she frequented and inspired her to write her novels.
  3. Agatha Christie Things To Do
    Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and use our guide to discover the attractions, activities and events that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
  4. Agatha Christie Places To See
    Experience Agatha Christie’s Devon and use our guide to discover the places that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
  5. Greenway House
    Agatha Christie described her beloved holiday home Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”.
  6. Agatha Christie Literary Trail
    Torquay is the birthplace of the famous crime writer and novelist Dame Agatha Christie.
  7. Agatha Christie Mile
    The best way for amateur sleuths to unravel the mystery of Agatha Christie’s life in Torquay, is to follow what is known as the ‘Agatha Christie Mile.’ You can pick up a printed leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre.
  8. Explore The English Riviera
    The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon including Torbay, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

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  1. The Agatha Christie Festival
    Inside The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon
    The Agatha Christie Festival
    Inside The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    From:
    12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    From:
    11 Sept 2027to19 Sept 2027

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    From:
    12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    From:
    11 Sept 2027to19 Sept 2027

    The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on and on The Agatha Christie Festival website www.iacf-uk.org

    Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all…

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    Festival

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  2. Exterior of Greenway House

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025to17 Sept 2025

    Address

    Departs The Pavilion, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025to17 Sept 2025

    Last year we responded to your feedback and provided a minibus to Agatha Christie’s former holiday home at Greenway. This proved so popular with our new and returning guests alike that we are offering it again this year. But do book early, as seats…

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    Type:

    Poetry & Literature

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  3. It’s a Mystery!, Torquay Museum, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    It’s a Mystery!, Torquay Museum, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Address

    Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

    Telephone

    01803 293975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Torquay Museum will be celebrating Agatha Christie’s birthday in style this year when it opens its doors exclusively for a special Christie Mystery Day, packed with events for fans of the Queen of Crime.

    A limited number of tickets will be…

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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  4. Mystery and Jazz Night at Paignton Library, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Library and Information Centre, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AG

    Telephone

    01803 714460

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    More information coming soon.

    Type

    Type:

    Jazz

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket

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  5. The Never-Ending Golden Age - Taking Christie's Blueprint in New Directions, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Address

    The Kings Drive, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Agatha Christie is as synonymous with the Golden Age as Poirot is with Hastings, or Tommy is with Tuppence. In her Golden Age detective novels, Christie and her contemporaries created the blueprint for future detective fiction. Common tropes such as…

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    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

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  6. The 11.15 from Paignton, Dartmouth Steam Railway, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, TQ4 6AF

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    We are thrilled that, in partnership with Festival Friend the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company, we can offer this exciting and fun day out to the beautiful historic town of Dartmouth.

    Guests ride aboard the very steam train that Poirot…

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    Participatory Event

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  7. Christie for Kids, Libraries Unlimited, Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Library and Information Centre, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AG

    Telephone

    01803 714460

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    We are working with Libraries Unlimited to present our first ever mystery writer day for children and young people. More details coming soon.

    Type

    Type:

    Children's

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket

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  8. Witness for the Prosecution, Mark Aldridge,

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025

    Address

    The Kings Drive, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025

    In 2023, attendees at the Agatha Christie Festival crowned 'The Witness for the Prosecution' as the author's best short story, and so this year Dr Mark Aldridge takes a deep dive into the many lives of Christie's classic mystery. Drawing on…

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    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

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  9. The Bodies in the Library, Paignton Library, Paignton, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AG

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Join us at Paignton Library after hours, as part of the International Agatah Christie Festival.

    We will be joined by the amazing 5 piece band 'Trips for Biscuits' performing well known modern songs in a swinging 1920's style.

    Licensed bar, DJ and…

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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