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

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    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…

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    Talk or Lecture

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

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025

    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

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  3. 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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  4. 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

    Dates

    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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    Food and Drink

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  5. The Bodies in the Library, Paignton Library, Paignton, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Library and Information Centre - Visitor Information Point, Great Western Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5AG

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Join us at Paignton Library after hours, as part of the International Agatah Christie Festival.

    We will be joined by the amazing 5 piece band 'Trips for Biscuits' performing well known modern songs in a swinging 1920's style.

    Licensed bar, DJ and…

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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  6. Victory ball Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Address

    The Grand Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

    ‘What a wonderful evening it was!’
    ~ Agatha Christie on Max’s return from the war

    Join us for an evening of celebration at the Grand Hotel! As part of our commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day you are invited to enjoy a complimentary…

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    Food and Drink

    Price

    Price £65.00 Per Ticket

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  7. Exterior of Wylam House, The Tea and Scandal Garden Party, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    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

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  8. The 11.15 from Paignton, Dartmouth Steam Railway, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    Address

    Paignton Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, TQ4 6AF

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025

    We are thrilled that, in partnership with Festival Friend the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company, we can offer this exciting and fun day out to the beautiful historic town of Dartmouth.

    Guests ride aboard the very steam train that Poirot…

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    Type:

    Participatory Event

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  9. Underground Cinema at Kents Cavern

    Dates

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

    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

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