The Bard of Exeter heads to China
In April 2026, Kev Payne (Bard of Exeter for April 2025 - 2026) had the chance to spend a week in China for a series of workshops on children’s literacy and illustration skills. Kev spent time in Beijing, Qingdao, and Nanjing UNESCO City of Literature during this trip, so we checkedin with him following his return to Exeter to find out what went down in China!
Announcing the trio of writers selected for the inaugural Greenway Writing Residency
Exeter UNESCO City of Literature has unveiled the trio of talented writers selected for the inaugural writer residency at National Trust’s Greenway, the much loved holiday home of acclaimed Devon writer Agatha Christie.
“Was it all a Dream" - A writing residency in AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Local writer Mike Ludgrove shares his experience of a three week writing retreat in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
UNESCO UK launches trails guide in partnership with Great Western Railway to inspire sustainable exploration across the South West
A new campaign and digital platform, Explore UNESCO South West Trails, has launched, offering visitors an inspiring and sustainable way to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of South West England.