Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey is edia historic building and art gallery in Torquay, Devon. Founded in 1196, the estate later became the home of the Cary family. In the1920s, Agatha Christie would have attended parties there. The Abbey is one of the best preserved medieval abbeys in Devon and Cornwall. It is open to the public and boasts fine gardens and a large art collection. It is part of the Agatha Christie Mile and also home of the Potent Plants Garden. The Abbey is the main venue of the International Agatha Christie Festival and many of the events of the festival are held there. At other times, the Abbey also hosts exhibitions about Agatha Christie and performances of her plays.