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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
Calling all budding writers! Would you like to explore creative practices from the world of theatre, unlock new areas of spontaneous creativity and knock your inner critic on the head?
This gentle workshop is designed for all writers wishing to…
Budleigh Salterton
Valentine Low, former royal correspondent at The Times, draws on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians (including one former prime minister), top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts in his provocative new book The Power…
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…
Budleigh Salterton
There is something special about the night. For some of us it conjures thoughts of romance, starlit skies or being tucked up in bed. For others it means fear, danger and sleeplessness. But how does the night shape our bodies, minds and cultures?…
Budleigh Salterton
What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? Much loved broadcaster and comedianRobin Ince has entertained thousands for over 30 years. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt…
Budleigh Salterton
Introducing two brilliant emerging writers, Joanna Miller andJessica Stanley, selected by and in conversation with Jennie Godfrey. Though set over a century apart, both debut novels share the evergreen themes of love, friendship, and survival in…
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