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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.- Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and stay in one of the properties that she frequented and inspired her to write her novels.
- Experience Agatha Christie’s English Riviera and use our guide to discover the attractions, activities and events that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
- Experience Agatha Christie’s Devon and use our guide to discover the places that have an authentic Agatha Christie connection.
- Agatha Christie described her beloved holiday home Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”.
- Torquay is the birthplace of the famous crime writer and novelist Dame Agatha Christie.
- 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.
- 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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Address
Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JETelephone
01803 293593Torquay
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- 12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
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- 11 Sept 2027to19 Sept 2027
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- 8 Sept 2029to16 Sept 2029
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
Dates
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- 18 Sept 2026
Address
Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JETorquay
Dates
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- 18 Sept 2026
To open the Friday of our Literary Festival, the Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to welcome renowned historian Dr Angela Buckley.
In the early decades of the twentieth century, groundbreaking advances in forensic science led to some of the…
Type
Type:
Talk or Lecture
Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026
Address
Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JETorquay
Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026
The Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to open its Literary Festival by welcoming back bestselling author, Lucy Foley, who has written the new Miss Marple novel Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
It is fifty years since Agatha Christie's last…
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Type:
Talk or Lecture
Dates
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- 14 Sept 2026
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- 14 Sept 2026
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- 15 Sept 2026
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- 15 Sept 2026
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- 16 Sept 2026
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- 16 Sept 2026
Address
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JFTelephone
01803 215136Wellswood, Torquay
Dates
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- 14 Sept 2026
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- 14 Sept 2026
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- 15 Sept 2026
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- 15 Sept 2026
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- 16 Sept 2026
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- 16 Sept 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening at Kents Cavern’s Agatha Christie Cave Cinema, where classic films inspired by the Queen of Crime are screened in the unique setting of this prehistoric cave. Surrounded by ancient rock formations, immerse…
Type
Type:
Cinema & Film
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026
Address
Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JETorquay
Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026
With so many crime and murder mystery experts gathered in Torquay for the Festival, we thought it was time to put their little grey cells to the ultimate test...
Join us for our first ever gameshow evening, a night of sharp minds, quick wits and…
Type
Type:
Family
Dates
- From:
- 17 Sept 2026
Address
The Spanish Barn, Tore Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JEThe King's Drive , Torquay
Dates
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- 17 Sept 2026
Our Roger Ackroyd Day concludes with this fabulous and very exciting event. The Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to welcome actor and author Ben Miller and welcome back bestselling author and creator of Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood…
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Type:
Talk or Lecture
Dates
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- 17 Sept 2026
Address
The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JEThe Kings Drive, Torquay
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- 17 Sept 2026
Opening our Roger Ackroyd Day is, fittingly, renowned and respected Christie expert, Dr John Curran.
If Agatha Christie had never written another word after The Murder of Roger Ackroyd she would still be remembered and admired today. John Curran…
Type
Type:
Talk or Lecture
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026
Address
The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9XTNewton Abbot
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026
After the success of last year’s sold out event, we are returning to Agatha’s mysterious Dartmoor but are making the event an all day one. This gives everyone longer to enjoy and savour the stunning locations visited en route.
Over the course of…
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Type:
Historical
Dates
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- 13 Sept 2026
Address
Departure Point E, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BGTorquay
Dates
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- 13 Sept 2026
This event sells out very quickly. So don’t miss out, book early to avoid disappointment
Join us for a boat trip around the Bay, passing beaches and locations loved by Agatha or featured in her works. Why not dress in your best detective outfits,…
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Type:
Maritime
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