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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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Fore Street, Exeter
Charity Shop World:
With over 80 billion pieces of clothing produced each year and with human made stuff now outweighing living biomass, this is the story of the first sorting site for the deluge of items we discard every single day. Having spent…
Budleigh Salterton
What can a century of theatre tell us about a century of change?
Join former Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe, Dominic Dromgoole, for a witty and wide-ranging journey through the proscenium age, from 1865 to 1965. He brings to life over…
Exeter
Discover how overlooked histories become compelling fiction in this fascinating free author talk with Diane Hinds, author of Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity. Perfect for interested readers, aspiring or current writers and anyone interested in…
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Calling all Sarah J. Maas fans! Join us at The Bookery for a special Sarah J. Maas Fantasy Quiz Night, celebrating the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony. For 25, you'll get the book, a drink, and entry into our very own Sarah J. Maas quiz,…
Budleigh Salterton
Do you love The Cazalet Chronicles as much as we do?
Louisa Young, Elizabeth Jane Howards niece, continues this beloved saga and carries forward its rich literary legacy.
Its Christmas 1962, and the Cazalets gather as old certainties fade and a…
Exeter
Book Buddies is a monthly book group for people who enjoy and like to talk about books. Share your thoughts about what you have been reading with the group, recommend authors/books.
In the future we may do meet the author sessions and other themed…
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Autumn in Exeter is packed with seasonal fun, from spooky Halloween trails and October Half Term activities to spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations. Discover what’s on and plan your perfect autumn day out.
Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
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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