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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. Golfing Murder Mystery Pitch and Putt, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Murder Mystery

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2024

    Lady Lettice Lovage is the world's leading romantic novelist, known for having a colourful private life of her own – she has had many secret affairs with top political and business dignitaries. The international blackmailer known only as The King of…

  2. Agatha Christie walkers
    Walkers on Princess Pier
    Agatha Christie statue
    Looking out to sea
    Agatha Christie walkers
    Walkers on Princess Pier
    Agatha Christie statue
    Looking out to sea

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07414777606

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Event

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2024to31 May 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
    From:
    7 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024

    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…

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket
  3. BOADS present Witness for the Prosecution , Brixham Theatre, Devon

    Address

    Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

    Telephone

    01803 882717

    Type

    Type:

    Performance

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024

    BOADS present Witness for the Prosecution.

  4. Joan Hickson's Miss Marple The Definitive Expert on Wickedness?, Torre Abbey, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    TORQUAY

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024

    In this entertaining illustrated talk, 'Agathologist' Dr Mark Aldridge discusses the search for a definitive portrayal of Miss Marple on screen. Drawing on new research undertaken for his book Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness, he will…

  5. Birthday Event: Hercule Poirot’s Favourite Case, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Join Brad Friedman, a theatre director and educator from the United States, and the author of the classic crime blog Ah Sweet Mystery, as he discusses Cards on the Table, one of Christie’s most ingenious novels set at an after-dinner bridge…

  6. The Swinging Christies, Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay, Devon, fringe event, Agatha Christie Festival

    Address

    The Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2024

    Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown, the presenters of The Swinging Christies podcast, host an illustrated talk containing six fascinating insights into Christie's 1960s writing that didn't make it into the show...

    This fun fringe event will be…

  7. Tommy and Tuppence and The Great Detectives, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torre Abbey Museum, Torquay

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    The Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Dr John Curran investigates the Great Detective characters in whose style Tommy and Tuppence solve their cases in Partners in Crime. Were they all Great Detectives? How well did Agatha Christie capture their styles? And why have some survived and…

  8. Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2024

    Caroline Derry’s talk will explore how Agatha Christie represented lesbians in her post-war novels, and the insights they offer into the criminal justice system’s attitudes to lesbianism.

    Several Agatha Christie novels depict lesbian relationships.…

  9. The Art & Artists of Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Address

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

    Type

    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024

    Join David Morris, author and editor of Collecting Christie, as he shares fascinating insights into the iconic dust jacket artwork that adorned Agatha Christie’s British and American first editions. The talk will provide surprising information about…

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