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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 Bookery is delighted to welcome bestselling author, artist and medievalist Amy Jeffs for an evening celebrating the publication of her remarkable new book Arthur: A New Life. Amy will be joined in conversation by Mark Norman for what promises…
Budleigh Salterton
Join novelist, sound artist and creative writing academic Ellen Wiles for a bird-themed walk around the Lower Otter Estuary, listening, watching and imaginatively tuning in to the experiences of the birds inhabiting the salt marsh through a series…
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…
Exeter
Welcome to Lightbear Lane Lit Lab: a space for literary and cultural pursuits and interests, to share ideas and help them grow.
We are inviting our Lightbear Lane subscribers and supporters to join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our…
Budleigh Salterton
Have you always wanted to write but dont know where to start? Cathy Rentzenbrinkinvites you to explore writing as a source of creativity, confidence and wellbeing in this lively, interactive event inspired by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie…
Budleigh Salterton
What if the Second World War was won not just on the battlefield - but across negotiating tables, in embassies and behind closed doors?
Join Lord Ricketts for a gripping new perspective on WWII with Peace Makers. Drawing on his own remarkable…
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Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
Summer has well and truly arrived in Exeter, and come rain or shine there's lots going on across our city to keep everyone entertained.
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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