The Book Market 2025

The Book Market is hosted by Exeter City of Literature and is taking place on Sunday 8th June 11am - 4pm on Exeter Cathedral’s green.

Where can I find more information about The Book Market?

Details of this year’s Book Market, and photos from previous years can be found on the project page here >>

An overview of all authors, bookshops, activities, food vendors can be found here >>

What Author Events are taking place at The Book Market 2025?

The schedule for this year’s Authors Tent is as follows:

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What is Bibliotherapy, and how can I sign up to a Bibliotherapy Taster Session?

Bibliotherapy uses therapeutic skills and specially chosen books to support people with their wellbeing goals, develop personalised reading recommendations, and helps people to better understand and cope with the world around them.

  • Sign up info

What else is happening at The Book Market beyond Exeter Cathedral Green?

The Devon and Exeter Institution

Devonshire Association

Where can I give feedback about The Book Market 2025?

link to survey, close date

Accessibility information for The Book Market 2025

Ramps will be available at step locations across Exeter Cathedral Green. Existing step-free routes around the Green are already in place. The Author Tent will have chairs for those who need them and space for wheelchairs.

The main entrance to the Devon and Exeter Institution has double doors, and is accessible for most wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There is level access to the ground floor rooms in use during The Book Market, with lift access to the upstairs Blue Room for Bibliotherapy taster sessions.

There is an accessible lavatory on the ground floor of The Devon and Exeter Institution. There is also a baby changing unit. The nearest Changing Places lavatory is adjacent to Lloyds Lounge on Catherine Street.

Volunteers will be available during The Book Market to help you—look for the friendly folk wearing the green Exeter City of Lit t-shirts!

Where are the nearest toilets to The Book Market 2025?

The nearest toilets are ____ [Exeter Cathedral/DEI]

Transport information for The Book Market 2025

We encourage attendees to use public transport and bikes or arrive on foot wherever possible. The nearest train station to Exeter Cathedral Green is Exeter Central. Exeter Bus Station connects the city via local bus links, and there are plenty of cycle routes to get you into the city centre.

Photography and Filming at The Book Market 2025

At The Book Market 2025 a professional photographer and videographer will be present during the event. Should you wish for any photographs or footage you are featured in to not be used by the Exeter City of Literature team please contact a member of staff at the information stalls or by emailing us at hello@exetercityofliterature.com

Safety information for The Book Market 2025

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How can I support Exeter City of Literature and The Book Market in future?

link to donate