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. Alabaster DePlume

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    Alabaster DePlume

    Exeter

    London and Manchester-based spoken word artist, writer and saxophonist Angus Fairbairn, who goes by the name Alabaster dePlume.

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  2. Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know

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    Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know

    Torquay

    Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ - as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

    Sir Ranulph has circumnavigated the surface…

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  3. Many open books laid out together

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    Quay Words presents Pascale Petit: Beast

    Exeter

    We are thrilled to welcome back Pascale Petit to the Exeter Custom House, for a reading from her latest poetry collection Beast.

    About Beast
    Mythic and familial beasts roam the swamps and moors of Pascale Petit’s Beast. These spirits of the…

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  4. Silent Book Club Exeter

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    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…

  5. Kids participating in a theatre workshop

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    Exeter Playwrights Cafe

    Exeter

    Are you a writer for performance based in or around Exeter? Join us on the first Thursday (7-9om) of each month for the Exeter Playwrights Cafe.

    These informal sessions are a space where you can share extracts of your work, receive feedback,…

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