Monday 15th September 2025, 10:00am

Creative Writing Workshops 2025

Sleuths, Secrets and Symbols


KS2 workshops 15 - 19 September 2025 at Torre Abbey

Full day workshops 10am to 2.30pm

A special opportunity for primary schools in Torbay, brought to you by The Agatha Christie Festival in partnership with The Writers’ Block and Torre Abbey.

There is a mystery to be solved at Torre Abbey. Strange symbols mark a trail from deep below the undercroft, weaving out into the dark ruins and mysterious gardens. What secrets could they unfold? What mysteries will they uncover? We love a good mystery at the Agatha Christie Festival. Join us for a day of creative writing to kick start your term. Let your imagination run riot as you uncover ideas for a spellbinding story. Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie’s sleuths and embark on a fun-packed day of creativity, exploring ideas for settings, character and plot – guided by Sarah Connors and Polly Roberts from The Writers’ Block – the writing centre for Cornwall.

To book a free of charge workshop day for your KS2 class: Please contact Grace at Torre Abbey grace.melsher@torbay.gov.uk

Let us know your preferred date: 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19 September.

Spaces are limited so please book before the end of term. If transport is difficult for your school, the Festival can help. Do please let us know.


This project is part of Agatha Christie Festival’s charitable commitment to work with local young people to improve literacy and foster a love of reading