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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
    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
      13, 12, 11  Sept

    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

  2. Exhibition - Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, agatha christie festival
    Exhibition - Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, agatha christie festival
      19  Sept

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to30 Sept 2025

    Included in Torre Abbey entrance price

    Cover artist Tom Adams created numerous iconic Agatha Christie book covers, mostly in the 1960s, '70s and '80s but also as recently as the 2010s. Thanks to the generosity of Georgie Adams, Tom’s widow, and her…

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    Exhibition

  3. Exterior of Greenway House
    Exterior of Greenway House
      15  Sept

    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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    Poetry & Literature

  4. Agatha Christie Sea Swim, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    Agatha Christie Sea Swim, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    International Agatha Christie Festival, Sea Swim, Beacon Quay, Torquay, Devon
    Agatha Christie Sea Swim, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    International Agatha Christie Festival, Sea Swim, Beacon Quay, Torquay, Devon
      6  Sept

    Address

    Park Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EP

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025

    This unique event celebrates Agatha Christie’s love of sea swimming, by taking participants on a one mile ‘sightseeing swim’ between two of her favourite beaches. Participants are encouraged not to race, but to enjoy the scenery, whilst raising…

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    Type:

    Swimming

  5. The Lunchtime Murder Club, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    The Lunchtime Murder Club, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
      19  Sept

    Address

    Venue TBC, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    The return of our free lunchtime social club, for people to take part in a fun activity while enjoying their lunch. More details coming soon...

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

  6. Murder in the Studio, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival, Brixham Theatre
    Murder in the Studio, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival, Brixham Theatre
    Murder in the Studio, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival, Brixham Theatre
    Murder in the Studio, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival, Brixham Theatre
    Murder in the Studio, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival, Brixham Theatre
      18  Sept

    Address

    Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TQ

    Telephone

    01803 415987

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025

    Local theatre group Project X will perform Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio, with the audience invited to take a trip back in time to the 1950’s and the golden age of radio. The actors will recreate the live recordings of three Agatha Christie…

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    Type:

    Performance

  7. Underground Cinema at Kents Cavern
    Underground Cinema at Kents Cavern
      15, 16, 17  Sept

    Address

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

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Wellswood, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025
    From:
    16 Sept 2025
    From:
    17 Sept 2025

    Following the huge success of Cave Cinema last year, our friends at Kents Cavern are back with three nights of underground films, including both Agatha Christie all-star classics and some cult films in the comedy murder mystery genre. And you will…

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    Type:

    Cinema & Film

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  8. Exterior of Wylam House, The Tea and Scandal Garden Party, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    Exterior of Wylam House, The Tea and Scandal Garden Party, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
      14  Sept

    Address

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

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Join us for an afternoon garden party at Wylam House, a spectacular and historic villa in the most desirable area of Torquay. The house (then called ‘Kya Lami’) was visited by a young Agatha Miller and her family when they were friends with the…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

  9. two cocktails, A Mysterious Affair at Mercure, part of the agatha christie festival
    two cocktails, A Mysterious Affair at Mercure, part of the agatha christie festival
      13  Sept

    Address

    Mercure Paignton, 22-25 Esplanade Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6BQ

    Telephone

    +441803 229444

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Step into the glamorous world of Agatha Christie for an evening of mystery, elegance, and intrigue at Mercure Paignton. As part of Agatha Christie Festival Week, this immersive themed dining experience will transport you back to the era of Poirot…

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    Murder Mystery

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