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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Budleigh Salterton
London, 1835. Kate Hogarth falls in love with a young Charles Dickens but as his fame rises, her place in his story begins to shrink. Meanwhile, orphan Anne Brown is drawn into the Dickens household, where opportunity and loyalty come at a cost…
Budleigh Salterton
Hosted by Word Kitchen - cooking up connection and community through literature and spoken word
Back again after the success of last year, the Writers Hub offers a marquee exclusively devoted to south west writers, wherever they are on their…
Budleigh Salterton
A unique look at the people in power who make history, from one of the most authoritative voices on 20th-century history.
From the world on the eve of war in 1914, through to the Versailles Treaty and the global financial catastrophe of the late…
Budleigh Salterton
Most of us will never experience what it means to put our lives on the line for strangers at sea.
Join RNLI volunteer Dominic Gregory for a gripping account of life aboard the Dungeness lifeboat, at the frontline of one of the UKs most demanding…
Budleigh Salterton
Does satire help us navigate a political world that often feels stranger than fiction?
Prepare for an evening of razor-sharp wit as celebrated Guardian political columnist John Crace takes to the festival stage to discuss his latest work, Bonfire…
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…
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Autumn in Exeter is packed with seasonal fun, from spooky Halloween trails and October Half Term activities to spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations. Discover what’s on and plan your perfect autumn day out.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Exeter. Our historic city is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season. The festivities start on the 13th November with Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market opening and the Christmas lights being turned on.
Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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