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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…

    Type

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    Festival

  2. 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…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

  3. Agatha Christie’s Mysterious Dartmoor Afternoon Tea  Moorland Hotel
    Agatha Christie’s Mysterious Dartmoor Afternoon Tea  Moorland Hotel
      17  Sept

    Address

    The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9XT

    Newton Abbot

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 17:30

    The Agatha Christie Festival, with thanks to Festival Friends Ugbrooke House and The Moorland Hotel, are very pleased to offer this special afternoon. Aboard a vintage double-decker bus, we will visit places that helped transform the young Agatha…

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    Type:

    Food and Drink

  4. 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.

    Type

    Type:

    Jazz

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket
  5. Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
      18  Sept

    Address

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

    Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    The Agatha Christie Festival are delighted to bring you this wonderful evening celebrating the artwork of Tom Adams, creator of numerous iconic Agatha Christie book covers. The event begins with a talk by David Morris, author of CollectingChristie…

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

  6. Christie for Kids, Libraries Unlimited, Agatha Christie Festival
    Christie for Kids, Libraries Unlimited, Agatha Christie Festival
      13  Sept

    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
  7. Agatha Christie at Isokon: the Modernist War Years, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
    Agatha Christie at Isokon: the Modernist War Years, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      21  Sept

    Address

    Bygones, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    St Marychurch, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Between 1941 and 1947 Agatha Christie lived in the Lawn Road Flats in Hampstead, Britain’s first Modernist apartment block. Advertised during the Blitz, as the “safest building in London”, it was here, living in a tiny, 25-square-metre Minimum…

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

  8. The Mysterious Mix & Mingle, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    The Mysterious Mix & Mingle, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
      17  Sept

    Address

    Venue TBC, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025

    Ahead of the start of the Literary Festival, we are hosting an informal mix and mingle event to allow guests to meet each other over a drink or two. We will be providing details of the (rather nice) location a bit closer to the event.

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

  9. 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…

    Type

    Type:

    Poetry & Literature

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