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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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The Guardian Chief Culture Writer Charlotte Higginsnever expected to report from a war zone.But in 2022 she travelled to Ukraine and found a country where culture itself is under attack but also fiercely alive.
In Ukrainian Lessons , she explores…
Budleigh Salterton
Want to impress at your next dinner party? Wondering how much you should be paying for a really good bottle these days? Much loved TV wine expertHelen McGinn returns to Budleigh for a lively and delicious evening celebrating the joy of great-value…
Budleigh Salterton
Writing your life story doesnt have to take years!
Join Sunday Times bestseller Jane Corry who will talk you through six easy ways of describing the important stages of your life. Too many people wish they knew more about their forebears. This is…
Budleigh Salterton
Big Ghost wants ALL the things! But Little Ghost shows that what they really need is a friend to help them out
Join award-winning author-illustrator Sophy Hennfor a double Storytime of I Hate Everything and the brand new sequel I Want Everything …
Budleigh Salterton
The Take 4 band bring a concert version of their fun mix of swing, jazz and blues to the marquee.
All profits going towards books for the local Foodbank to distribute to families at Christmas.
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Calling all mischief-makers! Bestselling author and Norse myth superfan Louie Stowellcomes to Budleigh to share her hit Loki series. Dive into a world of chaos and fun with live drawing, quizzes and plenty of wild Norse myth facts.
For Children aged…
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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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