🕵️‍♀️ Oxford Guide | Walking the Trail of Agatha Christie

Just outside Oxford lies the charming town of Wallingford 🏡—home to Agatha Christie for 40 years. It was here that she wrote many of her beloved mysteries before passing away in 1976. She was laid to rest in nearby Cholsey alongside her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan. Yesterday, under lovely skies ☀️, I took the X40 bus from Oxford and arrived at the town square in just over 30 minutes. Wallingford offers a 5-mile circular Agatha Christie Trail 🚶‍♀️🌾, guiding visitors through places connected to her life. Start at the local museum, which hosts a permanent exhibition—“At Home with the Queen of Crime”—featuring rare photos, memories, and letters from her private life. Next, pass by the Corn Exchange, later converted into a theatre where Agatha often attended performances 🎭. Heading south from the town, you’ll reach Winterbrook House—Agatha’s home for four decades. Marked with a blue plaque 🟦, this elegant house stands quietly by the road. It was sold a few years ago for over £2 million 💷, though it appeared empty behind its iron gates when I visited. Turn right onto a footpath leading through golden wheat fields 🌾✨ shimmering like silk under the sun. After crossing a main road and following the railway, about 40 minutes later you’ll reach St. Mary’s Churchyard in Cholsey ⛪. This is where Agatha worshipped and is now buried. We had the quiet churchyard to ourselves under the midday sun—though I imagine it could feel quite haunting on a gloomy day, surrounded by empty farmland. Wallingford also boasts a historic castle ruin 🏰, Castle Meadow, a 19-arch bridge 🌉, and lovely walks along the Thames 🌊. A must-visit for Agatha fans! #LifeInTheUK #Oxford #AgathaChristie #TravelUK #LiteraryTrail