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

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    15 Sept 2025
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    16 Sept 2025

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

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    Address

    The Strand, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    Start the Literary Festival off in style! Dress up in 1920s clothes and join us for this free event, promenading along the Agatha Christie Trail from the brand-new sculpture, past the Agatha Christie bust and along to Princess Pier.

    The walk is…

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

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    19 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    Torquay

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    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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  4. Secrets and Spies: Agatha Christie the War Writer, part of the Agatha Christies Festival - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    John Curran looks at Golden Age detective fiction as a literary game and explains how Agatha Christie was the greatest player. Ever.

    Internationally recognised expert on Christie’s work, Dr John Curran, is a literary scholar and archivist who…

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  5. Church Service All Saints’ Church, Torquay, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Address

    All Saints Church, Bampfylde Road, Torre, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AR

    Torre, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Join us for this very special service celebrating the life of Agatha Christie, in the church where she was baptised and her family worshipped. Led by Father Peter March, this promises to be a very special event in a significant setting which Agatha…

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    Religious Event

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  6. Picturesque Torbay, Torre Abbey, Torquay
    Opening Event - Agatha Christie Festival
    Picturesque Torbay, Torre Abbey, Torquay
    Opening Event - Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

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    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Secret of Chimneys, bestselling Devon-based author, Victoria Dowd, will give an entertaining talk on Bundle Brent. Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent featured in both The Secret of Chimneys and…

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  7. Afternoon Tea at the Imperial

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    Address

    Imperial Hotel, Park Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2DG

    Telephone

    01803 294301

    Torquay

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    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    Enjoy a themed afternoon tea served in the sun lounge where Agatha Christie wrote one of her novels.
    Please call the Imperial events/ reservations team on 01803 294301 to make a table booking.

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  8. Secrets and Spies: Agatha Christie the War Writer, part of the Agatha Christies Festival - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Agatha Christie wrote her first mystery novel during the First World War, and reflected a world in turmoil. At the height of her career during the Second World War, global conflict shaped her work and how it was read, even as the adventures of Miss…

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  9. 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…

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    Murder Mystery

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