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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 Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour to your Itinerary

    Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour

    Exeter

    Hollie McNish / The Lobster Paperback Tour With Michael Pedersen's Muckle Flugga Novel Launch

    The Show:

    Hollie McNish is a poet whose live shows are not to be missed. After a run of sold out gigs up and down the UK, she is back with the paperback…

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  2. Add Quay Words Heritage Open Days 2025: Quayside Walking Tour with JoJo Spinks to your Itinerary

    Quay Words Heritage Open Days 2025: Quayside Walking Tour with JoJo Spinks

    Exeter

    We are thrilled to be joined by JoJo Spinks for this free, Heritage Open Days walking tour, exploring the Working Class built heritage of Exeter's historic Quayside, past and present. The event is free but booking is essential.

    This event builds…

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  3. 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

    As of September 2025, Silent Book Club in Exeter now happens twice a month at Topsham Brewery! Silent Book Club takes place on the first Wednesday and…

  4. Add Slamovision Grand Final Watch Party to your Itinerary

    Slamovision Grand Final Watch Party

    Exeter

    It's time for the UNESCO Cities of Literature to put forward their finest selected slam poet to represent them in the Slamovision Grand Finale!

    18 Cities of Literature - including Exeter - are participating in Slamovision 2025: Bremen, Dublin,…

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  5. Add Quay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now in collaboration with Peirene Press to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Eva Meijer: Sea Now in collaboration with Peirene Press

    Exeter

    Join us in welcoming Eva Meijer to Exeter Custom House, as part of her UK-tour in collaboration with Peirene Press. Eva will be in conversation about the recent publication of the English translation of her book Sea Now.

    About Sea Now

    The…

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  6. Add Annual Library Lecture: The Secrets and Silences of Exon Domesday to your Itinerary

    Annual Library Lecture: The Secrets and Silences of Exon Domesday

    Cathedral Close, Exeter

    Exon Domesday is the oldest of the three original manuscripts surviving from William the Conquerors Domesday Survey of 1086. It was long recognised as connected with Domesday Book, but its importance has not been fully appreciated until very…

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