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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. The Agatha Christie Festival
    Inside The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon
    The Agatha Christie Festival
    Inside The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    From:
    12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    From:
    11 Sept 2027to19 Sept 2027

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
    From:
    12 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
    From:
    11 Sept 2027to19 Sept 2027

    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

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  2. The Lunchtime Murder Club, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    Address

    Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    The return of our free lunchtime social club, for people to take part in a fun activity while enjoying their lunch. More details coming soon...

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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  3. Murder Mystery Afternoon tea: Penny for the Guy!, Palace Theatre, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025

    Address

    Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025

    Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.

    Every year people flocked to the small Devon town of Barton Ferrers for the November the 5th celebrations. Otters…

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    Participatory Event

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  4. It’s a Mystery!, Torquay Museum, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival
    It’s a Mystery!, Torquay Museum, part of the Agatha Christie Fringe Festival

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Address

    Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

    Telephone

    01803 293975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2025

    Torquay Museum will be celebrating Agatha Christie’s birthday in style this year when it opens its doors exclusively for a special Christie Mystery Day, packed with events for fans of the Queen of Crime.

    A limited number of tickets will be…

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    Type:

    Murder Mystery

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  5. Kemper Donovon, All About Agatha LIVE Episode! True Crime Queen: The Real-life Murders in Agatha, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    Address

    The Spanish Barn, Tore Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    The King's Drive , Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    Most Christie fans are aware of a small number of high-profile criminal cases that Christie ripped from the headlines for a few of her most celebrated works (e.g. Murder on the Orient Express, The Mousetrap). In a LIVE recording of an episode for…

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    Talk or Lecture

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  6. Murder on the Dancefloor at Ugbrooke House, part of the Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

    Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0AD

    Chudleigh

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    The Agatha Christie Festival are delighted to be working alongside the team at Ugbrooke House to bring you this unique and rather spectacular murder mystery evening.

    Step back in time to the elegance of the Edwardian era, where intrigue and…

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    Murder Mystery

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  7. Agatha Christie and the Occult, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025

    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

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  8. Christie for Kids, Libraries Unlimited, Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 714460

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    We are working with Libraries Unlimited to present our first ever mystery writer day for children and young people. More details coming soon.

    Type

    Type:

    Children's

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket

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  9. Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival
    Tom Adams and Agatha Christie: Partners in Crime, Torre Abbey, Agatha Christie Festival

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    Address

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

    Kings Drive, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025

    The Agatha Christie Festival are delighted to bring you this wonderful evening celebrating the artwork of Tom Adams, creator of numerous iconic Agatha Christie book covers. The event begins with a talk by David Morris, author of CollectingChristie…

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    Type:

    Talk or Lecture

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