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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 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…

  2. Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

    Add Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival to your Itinerary

    Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

    Budleigh Salterton

    Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on East Devon’s World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, Budleigh Salterton hosts the most outstanding literary festival in South West England.

    As a registered charity, our mission is to celebrate…

  3. Add Hedda to your Itinerary

    Hedda

    Exeter

    A marvellous play directed by Andrew Whittle.

  4. Add Quay Voices with Claire Fuller to your Itinerary

    Quay Voices with Claire Fuller

    Exeter

    We’re thrilled to welcome prize-winning novelist Claire Fuller to the Custom House. Claire will be reading from a selection of her work including her latest novel The Memory of Animals. She’ll be supported on stage by a handful of talented emerging…

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  5. Add Quay Words presents: Exploring Heritage with Olive Olusegun and Billy Kahora to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents: Exploring Heritage with Olive Olusegun and Billy Kahora

    Exeter

    A collaborative event between our two writers-in-residence.

    Olive and Billy will perform and read from their work, followed by a conversation and Q&A to discuss shared themes that have arisen during their time in residence at Exeter Custom House.…

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  6. Add Evening with Elizabeth Ducie Around the world in 8 books! to your Itinerary

    Evening with Elizabeth Ducie Around the world in 8 books!

    Exeter

    Join Elizabeth as she takes us on a whirlwind tour around the world, talking about her literary journey, and reading excerpts from her books.

    Her experiences led to her writing Gorgito’s Ice Rink, a prize-winning novel set in Russia and US,…

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