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Date: Sunday 6th December 2026

Time: 10.30am start and 12-12.15pm finish

FREE WALK OF THE MONTH

In December 1926, Agatha Christie was already one of Britain’s most successful crime writers when she suddenly disappeared from her home in Berkshire. Her car was subsequently found abandoned at Newlands Corner, prompting an extraordinary nationwide search and creating a mystery that has fascinated people ever since.

One hundred years later, join the Surrey Hills Society at Newlands Corner to revisit this remarkable episode in Christie’s life and to enjoy the landscape at the centre of the story.

By Gordon Jackson

The event will begin in the Discovery Centre at Newlands Corner, where well-known Guildford journalist and broadcaster Jeff Thomson will give a short talk about Agatha Christie, her life and career, and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Jeff is a familiar figure in Guildford and an entertaining speaker with a particular knowledge of the town’s literary history.

Following the talk, Gordon Jackson, Chairman of the Surrey Hills Society, will lead a walk of approximately one-hour around Newlands Corner.

Newlands Corner, set high on the North Downs in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, is one of Surrey’s best-known beauty spots, with extensive woodland, chalk grassland and far-reaching views. The walk will explore this attractive landscape while recalling its unusual connection with one of the most famous episodes in twentieth-century literary history.

The walk will be along well-defined paths, is generally level and is intended to be suitable for a wide range of participants.

• The talk is suitable for children over the age of 12.
• For the walk part of the event, obedient dogs are welcomed, but must be kept on a lead.
• This event is suitable for those with mobility challenges

This is a free event, but advance booking is required by Wednesday 2nd December. After which more information will be emailed to you.

For any enquires please email info@surreyhillssociety.org

By Gordon Jackson

Agatha Christie picture – by unknown from The Christie Archive Trust File:Agatha Christie as a young woman.jpg – Wikimedia Commons