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UNESCO City of Literature

  1. Exeter Literary Itinerary
    There's a good reason why Exeter was awarded UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019. Follow our literary itinerary to see the key places of interest.
  2. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  3. Guest blog: Introducing Exeter St David's book vending machine

    A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!

  4. Book Cycle, Exeter

    2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

  5. Literary Exeter by Train
    Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature and its literary history is reflected in fascinating attractions around the city and beyond, easily reachable from Exeter by rail with GWR.

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  1. Add The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds to your Itinerary

    The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds

    Exeter

    The Writers Circle: Peer Support for Writers of All Kinds

    Looking for friendly, constructive feedback on your writing? Or just want to connect with fellow writers over a cuppa? Join us for The Writers Circle; a relaxed, peer-to-peer feedback group…

  2. Add Nick Sharratt - Mullets! 12PM Show to your Itinerary

    Nick Sharratt - Mullets! 12PM Show

    Tiverton

    Meet Author & Illustrator Nick Sharratt.
    Part of Tiverton Book Festival 2026: Children's Edition.

    Join beloved childrens author and illustrator Nick Sharratt for this utterly hair-larious event! Nick will be sharing his brand new picture book,…

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  3. Add Nicola Davies: The Map of Me to your Itinerary

    Nicola Davies: The Map of Me

    Tiverton

    Schools Event - Meet Author Nicola Davies
    Part of Tiverton Book Festival 2026: Children's Edition.

    Nicola will tell her story The Map of Me - a gentle picture book about moving, making connections and mapping a better world.

    When a young girl…

  4. Add Mary Portas: I Shop, Therefore I Am to your Itinerary

    Mary Portas: I Shop, Therefore I Am

    Budleigh Salterton

    Join acclaimed author, retail pioneer and innovative businesswoman Mary Portas as she shares the inspiration behind her bold new memoir, I Shop, Therefore I Am: The 90s, Harvey Nicks and Me. With her signature wit and no-holds-barred honesty, Mary…

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  5. Add Poetry with Anthony Joseph to your Itinerary

    Poetry with Anthony Joseph

    Exeter

    Dr Anthony Joseph F.R.S.L. is an award winning Trinidad-born poet, novelist, academic and musician. His 2022 collection Sonnets for Albert won the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry 2022 and the OCM BOCAS Prize for Caribbean Poetry.

    He is the author of…

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  6. Add Quay Words presents Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear to your Itinerary

    Quay Words presents Raymond Antrobus: The Quiet Ear

    Exeter

    Were pleased to welcome Raymond Antrobus back to Exeter Custom House, after kicking off our pilot season in 2019 were thrilled he can return for our final week of celebrations. Well be talking to Raymond about his memoir The Quiet Ear .

    The Quiet…

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