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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. John Mallowan: Agatha the Photographer

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026

    To conclude the opening day of the Literary Festival, we are thrilled to be able to introduce a talk by John Mallowan on one of Agatha Christie’s many, but lesser known, talents: photography.

    Agatha was an integral part of her husband Max’s…

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  2. Agatha Underground at Kents Cavern

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    Address

    Kents Cavern Torquay, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Wellswood, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2026

    Step into the world of Agatha Christie with this specialist cave tour, created in celebration of the International Agatha Christie Festival.


    Discover the real-life inspiration behind Hampsley Cavern from The Man in the Brown Suit, as we explore…

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  3. Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    Man laying down in front of the Agatha Christie bust
    Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    Man laying down in front of the Agatha Christie bust

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    07414 777606

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel or watched one of her plays, it doesn't matter!

    This fascinating walking tour tells the story of her extraordinary life, which is as interesting as any of her novels. Whilst following the stunning…

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    Walking

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  4. Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2026

    Address

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

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2026

    Our celebration of the 100-year legacy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, continues with a talk by good friend of the Festival, David Morris. In a richly illustrated talk, David, of CollectingChristie.com, traces the novel's extraordinary journey from…

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  5. Amber Butchart: The Forensic Fashion of Agatha Christie

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026

    Address

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

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2026

    The Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to welcome Amber Butchart for the first time. Amber is often seen on television in shows such as Great British Sewing Bee sharing her extensive knowledge on the history of fashion. For many Christie fans, it…

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  6. What Agatha Did in the Great War, Torquay Assembly Rooms

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    Address

    Torquay Assembly Hall, Lymington Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DT

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    This special event offers a rare opportunity to step inside the historic Assembly Rooms at Torquay Town Hall, where Agatha Christie served as a nurse in the Voluntary Aid Detachment for the British Red Cross during the First World War.

    The…

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    Festival

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

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    Address

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

    Torre, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026

    Join us for a Sunday service in the church where Agatha Christie was baptised Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller on Thursday 20th November 1890. Led by Father Peter March, this is always a popular experience for Festival goers, held in such a significant…

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    Religious Event

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  8. Agatha’s Mysterious Dartmoor revisited
  Moorland Hotel

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026

    Address

    The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9XT

    Newton Abbot

    Dates

    From:
    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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    Historical

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  9. Agatha Christie Sea Swim Weekend, group of swimmers

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026
    From:
    12 July 2026

    Address

    leaves from Broadsands Beach, and Beacon Cove, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026
    From:
    12 July 2026

    The Agatha Christie Sea Swim will be returning with a brand-new format over the weekend of Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July.

    We’ve moved the swim to the summer this year for a few practical reasons – including better availability of safety support,…

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