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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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Tiverton
Schools Event - James Carter, Poet.
Part of Tiverton Book Festival 2026: Children's Edition.
A highly interactive session for Reception and KS1 with action rhymes on everything from bugs to journeys to aliens, and a bunch of riddles. To finish, a…
Sidmouth
How to get your book published workshop
Kennaway House Sidmouth 2-4pm
Would you like to get your book published Whether it's a novel, non-fiction, a children's book or your memoir, this information-packed, lively workshop will help you towards…
Cathedral Close, Exeter
Based exclusively on records in the Cathedral Library & Archives, this beginner's workshop is a chance to learn about some 14th century medical and culinary recipes and have a go at reading and transcribing some.
The practice document will be in…
Exmouth
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Budleigh Salterton
Our planet is a crime scene but can we catch the killers? And who are the scientists, secret agents and vigilantes fighting to bring them to justice?
Join criminal psychologist and bestselling authorJulia Shaw for a gripping exploration of Green…
Sidmouth
CREATIVE WRITING TASTER SESSION
KENNAWAY HOUSE, SIDMOUTH
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2026
10-12PM
Would you like to develop your creative writing skills and meet other writers This fun, friendly session will offer practical exercises to enhance your…
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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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