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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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Brigit Anna McNeill comes to Bookbag to launch her new book The Wild Within
The Wild Within
An immersive, enriching and sensory journey of healing, one wild plant at a time. 'The wild is never finished. It insists on returning, on reweaving, on…
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Join us for an evening of myth, folklore and cultural storytelling asZakia Sewell,writer, DJ and broadcaster, comes to The Bookery to discuss her new book Finding Albion . She will be joined in conversation with Mark Norman, folklorist, founder of…
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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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Were thrilled to past writer-in-residencePatrick Gale back to the Custom House as part of a week of exciting events at Custom House. Patrick will be reading from his latest book Love Lane .
Patricks latest novel draws its title from the first…
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The Bookery is delighted to welcome award winning author Philip Reeve for a high energy celebration of his brand new adventure in the world of Mortal Engines, Bridge of Storms. Perfect for readers aged 8+, this Easter holiday event will be an hour…
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The Bookery is delighted to welcome acclaimedhedgelayerand writer Paul Lamb, who will joinProfessor Richard Brazier in conversationto discuss his powerful memoir Of Thorn & Bria r , an intimate portrait of a year spent travelling the West Country…
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Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
To mark English Tourism Week 2026, we’ve been out speaking with colleagues, independent business owners, sportspeople, and local historians to gather the very best insider knowledge about Exeter.
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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