The annual Agatha Christie festival attracts fans from far and wide. 

The 15th September each year sees events to mark the birthday of Agatha Christie and a programme of festival events during the week is usually centred around Torre Abbey, including readings, talks and performances. Other venues such as the Grand Hotel, Greenway, the Torquay museum and the theatre usually host special festival events too.
Torquay is easy to get to from Sandays by train or bus.