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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 Dr Jack Mosley: Food Noise to your Itinerary

    Dr Jack Mosley: Food Noise

    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…

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  2. Add Nick Sharratt - Mullets! 10AM Show to your Itinerary

    Nick Sharratt - Mullets! 10AM 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 Beginners Scriptwriting to your Itinerary

    Beginners Scriptwriting

    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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  4. Add Silent Book Club (Wednesdays) to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club (Wednesdays)

    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 &…

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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 Creative Writing Taster Workshop to your Itinerary

    Creative Writing Taster Workshop

    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…

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