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UNESCO City of Literature

  1. Exeter Literary Itinerary
    There's a good reason why Exeter was awarded UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019. Follow our literary itinerary to see the key places of interest.
  2. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  3. Guest blog: Introducing Exeter St David's book vending machine

    A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!

  4. Book Cycle, Exeter

    2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

  5. Literary Exeter by Train
    Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature and its literary history is reflected in fascinating attractions around the city and beyond, easily reachable from Exeter by rail with GWR.

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  1. Add Quay Words presents Pascale Petit: Beast to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Pascale Petit: Beast

    Exeter

    We are thrilled to welcome back Pascale Petit to the Exeter Custom House, for a reading from her latest poetry collection Beast.

    About Beast
    Mythic and familial beasts roam the swamps and moors of Pascale Petit’s Beast. These spirits of the…

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  2. Add Harry Baker to your Itinerary

    Harry Baker

    Exeter

    World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's heart and humour has been watched by millions online and allowed him to perform all over the world, until suddenly he couldn't. From reviewing toilet seats online to writing falafel-based diss tracks for…

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  3. Add Exeter Literary Festival to your Itinerary

    Exeter Literary Festival

    Exeter

    Annual literary festival around the city of Exeter featuring a programme of authors, talks, workshops and performances.

  4. Add Who do you think you are' to your Itinerary

    Who do you think you are'

    Exeter

    Come along and take part in a creative writing session playing with identity, persona and where characters come from.
    Word Kitchen's Pippa Marriott is hugely experienced in providing a supportive, inspirational and productive space in which to…

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  5. Add Silent Book Club Exeter to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter

    Haven Road, Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)

    Location: Upstairs Bar, Topsham Brewery, EX2 8GR

    Silent Book Club at Topsham Brewery, every first Wednesday of the month

    You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun with TWO…

  6. Add John Suchet: In Search of Beethoven – A Personal Journey to your Itinerary

    John Suchet: In Search of Beethoven – A Personal Journey

    Budleigh Salterton

    Former Classic FM presenter, journalist and newscaster John Suchet is a lifelong fan of Beethoven as well as an expert on the composer’s life.
    A very personal quest – part travelogue, part memoir - this is the story of how Beethoven’s music has…

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