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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 Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn

    Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)

    Location: The Hour Glass Inn, 21 Melbourne St, Exeter EX2 4AU

    Silent Book Club at The Hour Glass Inn, every third Tuesday of the month

    You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun…

  2. Add Silent Book Club Exeter to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter

    Haven Road, Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)

    Location: Upstairs Bar, Topsham Brewery, EX2 8GR

    Silent Book Club at Topsham Brewery, every first Wednesday of the month

    You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun with TWO…

  3. Add Library & Archives In Focus: Women and the Book to your Itinerary

    Library & Archives In Focus: Women and the Book

    Cathedral Close, Exeter

    For centuries, women have written, illustrated, read and owned books.

    Discover their stories in the collections of the Cathedral Library, from medieval saints to a 17th century poet, 18th century botanist, 19th century scientist and 20th century…

  4. Add Hello Beckett to your Itinerary

    Hello Beckett

    St Leonards, Exeter

    Living Room Theatre presents *The End Is in The Beginning*

    A compilation/remix of 16 of Samuel Beckett's plays, prose and poems.

    A brush with Beckett, his characters and their words.

    In this intimate 80 minute 2-hander performance, our approach…

  5. Add Uncut Poets to your Itinerary

    Uncut Poets

    Exeter

    Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Alasdair Paterson and Liz Adams.

    Each month we host a new headlining poet.

    Book Uncut Poets Online (opens in a new window)

  6. Add In the Library with … Shakespeare’s Second Folio (1632) to your Itinerary

    In the Library with … Shakespeare’s Second Folio (1632)

    Cathedral Close, Exeter

    Continuing our series, 'In the Library with …', join the Cathedral Librarian for a unique opportunity to experience the magnificent Shakespeare Second Folio.

    A Folio edition of Shakespeare's plays first appeared in 1623, seven years after…

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