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Murder on the English Riviera!

Situated in one of the most beautiful bays in England, Paignton is one of Devon’s most popular seaside resorts. On this break, we pay homage to Agatha Christie - one of the world’s most famous crime writers - as we visit her holiday home Greenway House, and also experience the ‘Potent Plants Garden’ at Torre Abbey, showcasing the murky world of poisons, antidotes and remedies that often featured in Christie’s novels.

Key Information

Duration
5 days
Price from
£539.00
Category
England
Date next
05/05/2025

Queens Hotel, 3-star

Four nights dinner bed & breakfast; and regular entertainment

This popular hotel enjoys a level position just 200 yards from the town centre and seafront, offering a high level of hospitality and comfort. Facilities include restaurant; games room; bar & entertainments lounge with dance floor; WiFi and lift to all floors. There are five stairs to the restaurant. Porterage is included.

Holiday Itinerary

Itinerary

MONDAY We travel to Paignton making suitable stops en route. Enjoy tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel.

TUESDAY A morning visit to Torre Abbey - Torbay's most historic building, containing beautifully presented heritage rooms, set within 18 acres of award-winning gardens and parkland. As well as exuberant plantings, the gardens celebrate Torquay's most famous resident Agatha Christie through the 'Potent Plants Garden', where you will be intrigued and surprised by the range of beautiful but sinister plants on show. We then spend some time at leisure in the thriving resort of Torquay with its iconic palm trees and busy harbour.

WEDNESDAY A day in Dartmouth today, starting with a 30 minute cruise along the beautiful river Dart passing some of the most picturesque scenery, as we meander our way downstream to Agatha Christie’s Greenway House, following in the footsteps of Poirot, who also landed at Greenway Quay in “Dead Man’s Folly”. A five minute stroll from the Quay leads us to Greenway, the beloved holiday home of famous author Agatha Christie and her family. Enjoy an extraordinary glimpse of this atmospheric house containing many of the family's collections, as well as the large and romantic woodland garden. We include a return journey on the ferry, departing hourly from Greenway Quay, so you can return to Dartmouth at your convenience, for time at leisure before your return journey to the hotel via coach.

THURSDAY  Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the delights of Paignton.

FRIDAY We depart after breakfast to commence our homeward journey, making suitable stops en route.

Reduction for National Trust members £13 - Please note membership number(s) will be required for discount to be applied


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Mon 5 May, 2025 P159 19 5 £539.00 £100.00 10 + Book Now