The Agatha Christie Mile 1920s Costumed Promenade

Our first 1920s Costumed Promenade at last year's Festival proved so popular that we repeated it for our Spring Gathering in April. It is now becoming a 'must do' event as part of the whole Agatha Christie Festival experience.

Kick off the final day of the Agatha Christie Festival in true golden-age style! Step into your finest 1920s attire - flapper dresses, feathered fascinators, bowler hats, or dust off the most dashing detective get-up you can muster. From Poirot's impeccable moustache to Miss Marple's keen eye, every sleuth and socialite is welcome!

We'll set off from the brand-new Agatha Christie Sculpture on The Strand, wander past the famous Christie bust, and promenade along the scenic Agatha Christie Trail to Princess Pier --- a flat, leisurely half-mile perfect for soaking up the seaside air.

And the celebrations don't stop there! At Princess Pier we'll be joined by the fabulous The Hummingbirds, performing timeless classics from the 1930s and 1940s. Whether you fancy a dance or simply want to sit back and soak up the atmosphere, it's the perfect finale to the Festival.

For those continuing the adventure, the stroll to Torre Abbey for the Festival's closing day is just over a mile, with charming cafés and restaurants tempting you along the way.

Entry is free, although donations to support the Festival's charitable work are always warmly appreciated. Please sign up so we have an idea of numbers and can steward the event safely. Registration is now open!

Dress up, join the parade, enjoy the music and help us create a truly unforgettable finale to this year's Festival!

Information

The Torbay Half Marathon will also be taking place that morning and the seafront road between Paignton and Torquay will be closed to traffic. While our walk takes place along pavements, while the runners will be on the road, this does mean that a bit of pre-planning to get to the start is recommended. Please allow extra time to get to the bench and follow any diversion signs. We will update participants closer to the event.

The Fete Worse Than Death event at Torre Abbey begins at 11am and continues until 3pm.

Responding to feedback from last year's walk, some of you will have large bags or suitcases with you. Please do indicate if this is the case for you and we will arrange transport of large bags from the Agatha Christie statue to Torre Abbey for you.