The annual Agatha Christie mystery weekend will return to an Oxfordshire town next weekend with an extensive list of activities planned.

Agatha Christie famously lived in Wallingford for 42 years, writing most of her novels by the Thames.

Last year a statue of Ms Christie was unveiled in her memory which thousands of people attended, and every September the town come together to celebrate the novelist with the event.

Taking place from Friday, September 6 until Sunday, September 8, there is a wide range of activities and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy. 

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Kicking off the weekend on Friday at 3.30pm at Wallingford Library is a free murder mystery themed quiz.

Also among the activities on Friday is a "lively and engaging" illustrated talk, giving visitors the chance to learn about Agatha Christie’s sleuth, Miss Marple.

Saturday's schedule is also packed with activities, including students from Wallingford School performing two short murder mystery plays, and Sunday will feature a two-hour round boat trip departing from Wallingford.

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On both days there will also be guided walks in Wallingford lasting around 80 minutes.

Over the course of the weekend there will be an At Home with the Queen of Crime exhibition will take visitors behind the scenes to Agatha’s home life, featuring photographs of her at Winterbrook House and memories of local people who met her.

People will also have the chance to read her handwritten letters revealing her love of pantomimes and her gradual frustration as her health declined.

The full line up of events can be found here.

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