Galmpton

Galmpton is a village in the Torbay area in Devon. Galmpton is a part of the civil parish of Churston Ferrers. Historically Greenway, though located in another parish, has been considered as being a part of Galmpton. Located about 2 km from Greenway, Galmpton is the nearest village to Agatha Christie's estate and a possible real-life parallel of Nassecombe in Dead Man's Folly. Just next to Galmpton is Churston Station. Greenway Road, which links Churston Station with Greenway passes right through Galmpton. Galmpton features on the itinerary of various walks through Agatha Christie locations in the area.

Places in Galmpton with Agatha Christie links

• Galmpton Primary School - In September 1971, Agatha Christie unveiled a plaque marking the official opening of new classrooms for the school. She once served as a governor for the school. She launched an annual essay writing competition for the students and for many years personally set and corrected the entries. In 1977 the school named a classroom after her.

• Vale House - this was the residence of the noted writer Robert Graves, a friend of Agatha Christie. She dedicated Towards Zero to him.

• Churston Station

• The Railway Inn

Approaching Galmpton from Greenway along Greenway Road. This photo was taken in 2016. The primary school is just ahead.

Close up of one of the primary school buildings.

Vale House as seen in 2007.

Close up of the plaque at Vale House