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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:
    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:
    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. Agatha Underground at Kents Cavern

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    Address

    Kents Cavern Torquay, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Wellswood, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    Step into the world of Agatha Christie with this specialist cave tour, created in celebration of the International Agatha Christie Festival.


    Discover the real-life inspiration behind Hampsley Cavern from The Man in the Brown Suit, as we explore…

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    Talk or Lecture

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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  3. The Agatha Christie Mile 1920s Costumed Promenade, Part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026

    Address

    The Strand, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026

    Our first 1920s Costumed Promenade at last year's Festival proved so popular that we repeated it for our Spring Gathering in April. It is now becoming a 'must do' event as part of the whole Agatha Christie Festival experience.

    Kick off the final…

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    Participatory Event

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  4. Gray Robert Brown, The Mysterious Case of Roger Styles

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2026

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2026

    Our Roger Ackroyd celebration continues with a fascinating talk by the ever-popular Gray Robert Brown, one half of the hit podcast, The Swinging Christies.

    WHO IS ROGER STYLES? The most notorious spy of the twentieth century is on the run. He has…

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    Talk or Lecture

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  5. Agatha Christie Murder Mystery, The Grand Hotel

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026

    Address

    The Grand Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

    Telephone

    01803 296677

    Price

    Price £34.95 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026

    Agatha Christie Murder Mystery
    Saturday 12th September 2026
    7PM start
    A formal three course dinner. Live immersive murder mystery entertainment. A candlelit 1920s mood. And Agatha Christie herself in the room.

    Welcome Drink, Live Entertainment and…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Price

    Price £34.95 Per Ticket

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  6. The Tea and Scandal Garden Party, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026

    Address

    Wylam House, Haldon Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LX

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2026

    Join us for the grand finale of this year’s Agatha Christie Festival, a delightful garden party set within the stunning grounds of Torre Abbey.

    Spend a leisurely afternoon at a sociable soirée filled with live period music, sparkling conversation,…

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  7. The AB Sea Murders, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    Address

    Departure Point E, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    This event sells out very quickly. So don’t miss out, book early to avoid disappointment

    Join us for a boat trip around the Bay, passing beaches and locations loved by Agatha or featured in her works. Why not dress in your best detective outfits,…

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    Type:

    Maritime

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  8. Agatha Christie Sea Swim Weekend, group of swimmers

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026
    From:
    12 July 2026

    Address

    leaves from Broadsands Beach, and Beacon Cove, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026
    From:
    12 July 2026

    The Agatha Christie Sea Swim will be returning with a brand-new format over the weekend of Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July.

    We’ve moved the swim to the summer this year for a few practical reasons – including better availability of safety support,…

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    Type:

    Swimming

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  9. afternoon tea at burgh island, burgh island hotel, beach and sky

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    Address

    Bigbury On Sea, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4BG

    Kingsbridge

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    After last year’s sell-out success, we are delighted to be revisiting this stunning and unique location where Agatha not only stayed but was inspired to write Evil Under the Sun and And Then There Were None. A luxury coach will take you from Torre…

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    Participatory Event

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