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| Birthday Tea at Burgh Island (15 Sept 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
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THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE FRINGE FESTIVAL
What better way to celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie than at this stunning and unique location where Agatha not only stayed but was inspired to write Evil Under the Sun and And Then There Were None. Guests will be treated to a coach ride from Torquay to Bigbury-on-Sea, which is the closest mainland location to Burgh Island. You will then ride the iconic sea tractor* across to Burgh Island. Following a cream tea in the glorious Nettlefold restaurant with its stunning sea views, you will enjoy a tour of the island and see the places that inspired the locations in Evil Under the Sun.
Spaces are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Burgh Island was bought in 1927 by the filmmaker Archibald Nettlefold, who built the beautiful Art Deco hotel that is still there today. It quickly became a popular location for a plethora of distinguished guests such as Noel Coward, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, Josephine Baker, and of course, Agatha Christie, after whom the stunning beach house is now named. Now restored to its original Art Deco splendor, it is one of the foremost places in Europe to experience the glamour of the 1930s.
| 12pm | The coach leaves from outside the main entrance to Torre Abbey. |
| 1pm | After a coach ride through the magical South Devon countryside, we arrive at Bigbury-on-Sea and catch the sea tractor* across to the Island. |
| 1.30pm | Cream tea is served in the Nettlefold restaurant. |
| 2.30pm | Island tour. Matt will give a tour of the Island to show the real-life locations that inspired places in Evil Under the Sun, such as Pixy Cove and Gull Cove. You will also be able to spot filming locations from the David Suchet version of Evil Under the Sun. |
| 3.30pm | With the tide now out, guests can walk back across the sands to the bus. |
| 4pm | Coach leaves Bigbury-on-Sea. |
| 5pm | Arrival back at Torre Abbey. |
Please note
- The sea tractor is weather dependent and will not run in unsafe conditions. If this is the case, the afternoon will be delayed slightly, so guests will be able to walk across to the island at 3pm. We will notify you in advance if this is going to happen.
Ticket price includes return travel, a cream tea and tour of the island. Alcoholic drinks and cocktails are not included in the price.
On booking, please email admin@iacf-uk.org to inform us of any dietary requirements.
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