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Agatha Christie’s
English Riviera
Agatha Christie, Queen of Crime and the world’s best-selling
novelist, was born in Torquay. She maintained close links with the
English Riviera throughout her life. The area provided inspiration for
many of the characters, plots and locations in her novels.
Put your detective hat on and pick up a free Agatha Christie Mile...
and More trail map from the English Riviera Visitor Information
Centre on Torquay harbourside. It takes you on an easy, self-guided
walk around the seafront, exploring Agatha’s lifetime here, and
includes a stop at the Agatha Christie memorial bust, just behind
the Visitor Centre.
The novelist loved being near the sea and was a keen swimmer.
Follow in her (wet) footsteps by visiting some of her favourite spots
at Beacon Cove, just off Torquay Harbour, and Elberry Cove. This
beautiful pebbly beach, between Paignton and Brixham, features in
Christie’s The ABC Murders.
The Agatha Christie Gallery at Torquay Museum has a collection
of the author’s personal effects, plus film and TV memorabilia
including Poirot’s swan-headed walking stick (on loan from David
Suchet) from the ITV series.
The English Riviera hosts the Agatha Christie Festival in midSeptember every year, packed full of fun and interesting events.
Finally, don’t miss Greenway House and
Gardens, on the Dart Estuary. Greenway
was Agatha Christie’s beloved holiday home
and she called it ‘the loveliest place in the
world’. Spend a little time here and you will
understand why visitors return time and again
to this magical National Trust property.
