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Agatha Christie's Poirot tours

Join us on one of our tours that feature the locations of the celebrated Agatha Christie's Poirot television series.

 
 
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Poirot's Flat at Whitehaven Mansions - Florin Court, Charterhouse Square, London

Poirot's flat depicted as Whitehaven Mansions near Hyde Park is actually Florin Court in Charterhouse Square in London.  Designed and constructed by Guy Morgan and Partners in 1936, it originally included a roof garden, basement swimming pool, restaurant, cocktail bar, club room and squash courts.

Evil Under The Sun - Burgh Island

Evil Under The Sun by Agatha Christie was published in 1941 and was written at and inspired by Burgh Island and the hotel.  The Poirot television episode was filmed on location on the Island with the regular cast in 2001.  Are guests will be given the same facts as Hercule Poirot and will need to identify the murderers of Arlena Stuart Marshall and their motive.


The origins of the Burgh Island hotel go back to 1927 when Archibald Nettlefold bought the Island and constructed the current art deco hotel.  Visitors can travel back in time to the heydays of the 1930s complimented by fine architecture, attention to detail and impeccable service.

 
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Death on the Nile and Three Act Tragedy - Eltham Palace

Sadly we can't take our guests to Egypt but we can give you a tour of the sumptuous home of Linnet Doyle used in the filming of the Poirot episode Death on the Nile in 2004.  Guests will need to use their little grey cells to identify the killers of Linnet and their rationale.  Three Act Tragedy was filmed here in 2010 as the home of Sir Charles Cartwright played by Martin Shaw.  Guests will need to uncover the person responsible for a series of murders.


The land on which Eltham Palace now stands began as a gift from the Bishop of Durham to King Edward II in 1305 as a Royal Residence. Edward IV commissioned the building of the Great Hall in the 1470s which has one of the largest hammerbeam roof in the Country. Henry VIII lived here as a child but by the time of the English Civil War it was largely in ruins due to neglect. Stephen and Virginia Courtauld acquired a lease on the property in 1933 and proceeded to undertake a sympathetic restoration of the Great Hall and the construction of a new building that incorporated the latest design fashions and technology. The Courtaulds entertained family and friends during the late 1930s and the early years of the Second World War before departing to Africa via Scotland. At the end of the War, the site was allocated to the Royal Army Educational Corps who stayed until 1992. English Heritage took responsibility for the site in 1995 and opened to the public fours years later after extensive conservation work.

Spring time is the ideal time to book a tour of Eltham Palace with its gardens blooming and sunshine illuminating the glorious art deco interiors. The Palace also offers the opportunity to see a medieval hall, Japanese gardens and a delicious selection of refreshments. Our Citroen 2CV is the perfect vehicle to transport you and your guests to this hidden gem in London.

 
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ABC Murders - De La Warr Pavilion

The De La Warr Pavilion built in 1935 in Bexhill-on-Sea and designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayoff. Guests on our tours will get ample time to take into the fantastic modernist ambiance of the Pavilion not to mention the glorious food and views across the Channel.

 
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The King of Clubs and The Dream - Hoover Building

The King of Clubs filmed in 1988 and showcases David Suchet as Poirot investigating the death of Henry Reedburn, partly set at the Hoover Building representing Parade Film Studio.  The Dream features the murder of Benedict Farley at his factory filmed at the Hoover Building in 1988.  Guests will be invited to solve the crimes whilst enjoying a meal at the Royal Nawaab.


Two areas of London that generated modernist buildings during their heyday was the A40/Great West Road and the Purley Way. The former counts the Hoover Building amongst its treasures, designed by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners during the 1930s it is now used by Tescos and an Indian restaurant.

 
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The Adventure of the Western Star, Lord Edgware Dies and Death in the Clouds - Brighton City Airport

Brighton City Airport was used to depict Croydon Airport as the terminal building was period correct and vintage aircraft could be used as the airfield remains active.  Are guests can investigate the mysterious theft of the Western Star diamond, the deaths of Lord Edgware, Carlotta Adams and Donald Ross.  Our final mystery involves deducing the murderer of Madame Giselle and Anne Morisot.


Brighton City Airport in Shoreham is Britain's oldest commercially operated airfield dating back to 1910. The Terminal Building was opened on 13 June 1936 as the Brighton Hove and Worthing Joint Municipal Airport and designed by Stavers Tiltman. Our guests can enjoy a meal at the Hummingbird Cafe and watch the aircraft taking off and landing.

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