It was a favourite bathing spot for the writer and was here where Agatha got into difficulty whilst swimming and almost drowned. At the turn of the century this beach was known as the Ladies Bathing Cove. There is a small promenade above a tiny shingle beach and its sheltered position makes it a warm sunny spot even out of season. It was a favourite spot of Agatha’s for roller-skating!īeacon Cove, Torquay – Beacon Cove is a perfect haven away from the main beach of Torquay. Princess Pier, Torquay – The pier, built in 1890, is the perfect place to stop and gaze out to sea, or to enjoy watching the constant comings and goings in the adjacent marina. She and her second husband, Max Mallowan had their time at Greenway interrupted by the Second World War, when the house was requisitioned and used first to house child evacuees, and then from 1944 to 1945 by the U.S. She called Greenway ‘the loveliest place in the world’ and treasured it as a holiday home for her and her family.
Greenway House, Kingswear – Agatha Christie admired the white house on the banks of the Dart long before she bought it. Agatha Christie’s House – Greenway Estate ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped the park with lakes, majestic trees and scenic views to Dartmoor. It was during a concert here that Agatha met Archie during a concert. Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh – Set in beautiful scenery and quiet parkland in the heart of Devon, the original house and church was built in c1200. It is closely linked to Agatha Christie as it served as the inspirational setting for Soldier Island (And Then There Were None) and for the setting of the Hercule Poirot mystery Evil Under the Sun.Īll Saints Church, Torre – Agatha Christie was baptised at All Saints Church in Torre, Torquay, on November 20th 1890 in the marble font which still exists today. Agatha Christie’s Poirot Hercule Poirot Mysteriesīurgh Island, near Bigbury – Burgh Island is a small tidal island on the coast of South Devon. It was after attending a Wagner concert here that Archie Christie proposed to the young Agatha. A municipal orchestra was founded and many famous conductors and singers performed here. The Pavilion, Torquay – Situated on Torquay seafront, The Pavilion opened in 1912 and apart from the foyer and auditorium, it had lounges and a cafe, all of which were panelled with oak. This Torquay hotel still retains an Agatha Christie Suite. The Grand Hotel, Torquay – After marrying Archie Christie on Christmas Eve 1914, Agatha spent her honeymoon night here.
Moorlands Hotel, Dartmoor – Situated on the edge of Plymouth in the village of Wotter overlooking Dartmoor, it was at the Moorland Hotel where she completed the writing of her first novel. Later that year, Queen Mary made a visit to the hospital. The first convoy of wounded arrived on 21 October 1914.
During the First World War Agatha Christie trained and worked as a nurse in the temporary soldiers’ hospital housed at Torquay Town Hall which had 50 beds. The main building was built as a library in 1906, it is adjoined to Municipal offices, opened in August 1913, the foundation stone having been laid two years before. Torquay Town Hall – Situated at the top of the main shopping part of the town, Torquay Town Hall has many roles over the years. A Blue Plaque on Barton Road, Torquay, marks the spot of Ashfield. The property was demolished in the 1960s to make way for a modern apartment block. She remained there until she married, and returned for the birth of her daughter Rosalind. Her autobiography describes their youthful escapades and the residing memories that the author has of this special place. She returned to Torquay and the surrounding area many times during her lifetime.Īshfield, Torquay – Agatha Christie’s childhood home was a large Victorian mansion where she spent a happy childhood with her parents and her elder siblings. Her fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple featured in some of the 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections written during her lifetime. She was known for her English crime novels and short stories. Torquay is well-known as the birth place of Agatha Christie and there are still many notable landmarks in and around the Bay that have strong connections to the renowned crime novelist.Īgatha Mary Clarissa Miller was born in Torquay on 15 September 1890.