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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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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…
Budleigh Salterton
Should surrogacy be paid or banned altogether? Is it right to pay more for VIP egg donors? And who should profit from the maternal body?
Join investigative journalist Alev Scott as she shares the realities of IVF, surrogacy, the breastmilk market…
Budleigh Salterton
For forty thousand years, we have been carving and moulding, shaping and chiselling, feeling our way and sensing our place in the world through sculpture.
Jo Baring, art historian and curator, takes us on a journey through prehistoric beginnings to…
Budleigh Salterton
Discover what your handwriting says about you in this fun and fascinating 3-hour Graphology Workshop!
Let graphology expert Christina Strang guide you through the clues and characteristics revealed.
Identify how handwriting can reflect personality…
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 will living on a warmer planet look like?
Within this century, a new era of extreme weather will threaten Indias ability to grow rice, make it impossible for southern Europes farms to supply the continent with fresh produce, and make building…
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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.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Exeter. Our historic city is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season. The festivities start on the 13th November with Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market opening and the Christmas lights being turned on.
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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