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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
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
Award-winning author, hip hop artist and performance poet Karl Nova brings words to life in this high-energy event. Expect laughter, rhythm and on-the-spot freestyle. Featuring poems from his CLIPPA Award-winning Rhythm and Poetry and The Curious…
Crediton
The Bookery is excited to welcome Sunday Times bestselling author Elly Griffiths to Crediton Library for a special evening celebrating the publication of her festive new mystery, The Case of the Christmas Card, and the paperback release of The…
Budleigh Salterton
Were so thrilled to welcome back Jennie Godfrey with her brilliant second novel, in
conversation with festival president Cathy Rentzenbrink.
Summer, 1985. Neighbours gather for a Live Aid barbecue on Delmont Close but behind the bunting and small…
Haven Road, Exeter
Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!) | No booking required
Silent Book Club in Exeter happens twice a month at Topsham Brewery — on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month — and on the last Thursday of the month at 12 Bar Music &…
Exeter
What makes a great children's story? How do you write books that entertain, inspire and keep young readers turning the page?
Join three South West children's authors (Peta Hands, Chris McGuire and Tim Gambrell) for an engaging evening exploring the…
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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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