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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. 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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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

  3. Publishing Agatha Christie - David Brawn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Publishing Agatha Christie - David Brawn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      19  Sept

    Address

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

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    HarperCollins’ head of literary estates David Brawn marks 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher by taking us behind the scenes of her UK publishing house and giving a unique insight into how the author’s complete canon of novels and…

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    Talk or Lecture

  4. Seeing The Light, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    Seeing The Light, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    stained glass window funded by Agatha Christie
    Seeing The Light, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    stained glass window funded by Agatha Christie
      17  Sept

    Address

    Church of St Mary the Virgin, Green Lane, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JG

    Churston Ferrers, Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025

    Type

    Type:

    Arts and Culture

  5. Mystery and Jazz Night at Paignton Library, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
    Mystery and Jazz Night at Paignton Library, part of the Agatha Christie Festival
      13  Sept

    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.

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    Type:

    Jazz

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket
  6. Closing Event - Agatha Christie Festival
    Closing Event - Agatha Christie Festival
    Closing Talk - Agatha Christie Festival, The Spanish Barn, Torquay
    Closing Event - Agatha Christie Festival
    Closing Talk - Agatha Christie Festival, The Spanish Barn, Torquay
      21  Sept

    Address

    Venue TBC, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    More information coming soon...

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

  7. Murder, She Didn't Write, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Murder, She Didn't Write, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      16  Sept

    Address

    Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    The Improvised Murder Mystery – a classic murder mystery created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show by Degrees Of Error.

    We are delighted to welcome back this hysterical improvised murder mystery show to the Agatha Christie Festival,…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

  8. 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
    It’s a Mystery!, Torquay Museum, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
      14  Sept

    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

  9. afternoon tea at burgh island, burgh island hotel, beach and sky
    afternoon tea at burgh island, burgh island hotel, beach and sky
      15, 16  Sept

    Address

    Bigbury On Sea, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4BG

    Kingsbridge

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025
    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    What better way to celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie than at 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. Guests will be treated to a coach ride…

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    Food and Drink

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