Exeter City of Literature

The only City of Literature in the south of England - and one of only 53 globally - the title celebrates Devon’s rich heritage linked to some of the country’s most famous writers, including Agatha Christie, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo, and Hilary Mantel.

Exeter Cathedral houses the Exeter Book, a 10th-century anthology recognised by UNESCO as ‘'the foundation volume of English Literature'' and ‘one of the world's principal cultural artefacts’.

The UNESCO City of Literature designation means we can bring more skills, events, and opportunities to Exeter and Devon through an international network. We are a registered charity and an Arts Council supported organisation.

We are committed to supporting creativity and culture in our communities; whether that’s through creative projects, bringing authors and events to the region, or providing new forms of wellbeing support through literature, we are committed to helping celebrate local and global stories.