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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
Are weight loss drugs the biggest medical breakthrough in decades? What if your cravings arent about willpower at all? How can we quiet the food noise in our brains? Join Dr Jack Mosley in conversation with Festival President, Cathy Rentzenbrink, as…
Budleigh Salterton
China's rise and Russian aggression have upended the global balance of power. The US has proven an unstable partner. Illiberalism is gaining ground. Is it time to admit that Europe is once again central to Britain's future. Join barrister and writer…
Sidmouth
Would you like to develop your creative writing skills and meet other writers This fun, friendly session will offer practical exercises to enhance your writing skills and release your creativity.
Writers at all levels of experience are welcome and…
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…
Cathedral Close, Exeter
This Valentine's Day, let words steal your heart!
Visit the Library and Archives to discover how writers and poets across the centuries have expressed the mystery of love divine.
This is a free drop-in session. No booking is required.
Exeter
This intensive one day course is designed for those new to scriptwriting looking to push their work to a professional level.
Run by locally based script editor Lucy V Hay, this session will draw on the importance of scriptwriting as the starting…
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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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