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

    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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    Talk or Lecture

  2. Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton Zoo
    Paignton Zoo Murder Mystery, Paignton Zoo
      15  Sept

    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

  3. Troy Hunter, And Then There Were Teens: Portrayal of Teenagers in Christie, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
    Troy Hunter, And Then There Were Teens: Portrayal of Teenagers in Christie, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      21  Sept

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Teenagers feature in a number of Agatha Christie’s novels, so Young Adult crime writer, Troy Hunter, gives a fascinating insight into Agatha’s intriguing, and often complex, adolescents.

    Troy Hunter is an Agatha Christie-loving crime author and…

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    Talk or Lecture

  4. afternoon tea at burgh island, burgh island hotel, beach and sky
    afternoon tea at burgh island, burgh island hotel, beach and sky
      15, 16  Sept

    Address

    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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    Food and Drink

  5. Agatha Christie and the Occult, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
    Agatha Christie and the Occult, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      20  Sept

    Address

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

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025

    While best known for her detective stories and thrillers, Agatha Christie also wrote many stories of the supernatural, many of which were collected in The Last Séance. The occult and supernatural themes appear in many of her novels and stories,…

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    Spooky / Ghosts / Dark Tourism

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

    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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    Talk or Lecture

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

    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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    Murder Mystery

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

    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

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

    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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    Exhibition

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