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

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to30 Sept 2025

    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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  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. 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

    Dates

    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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  4. The Never-Ending Golden Age - Taking Christie's Blueprint in New Directions, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Agatha Christie is as synonymous with the Golden Age as Poirot is with Hastings, or Tommy is with Tuppence. In her Golden Age detective novels, Christie and her contemporaries created the blueprint for future detective fiction. Common tropes such as…

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  5. 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

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025

    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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    Swimming

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

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    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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    Murder Mystery

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  7. The Mysterious Mix & Mingle, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025

    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.

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  8. Agatha Christie Festival, Hay Fever Noel Coward

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025

    Address

    The Royal Lyceum, Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NQ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025

    Hay Fever takes four singletons and brings them into a Country House for a midsummer bohemian weekend with the eccentric Bliss family. Judith Bliss, the once glittering star of the London stage, is still enjoying life with more than a little high…

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    Performance

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  9. Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton Zoo

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2025

    Find yourself immersed in a world of zoological drama as an evening of conspiracy unfolds around you, courtesy of Moonstone Theatre Company.

    2 course meal includes a hot plated main course and a dessert, but please note that this will not be table…

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    Murder Mystery

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