Dickensdag Medemblik
Visitors can wander through illuminated streets filled with more than 150 costumed characters, choir members, and musicians bringing Charles Dickens's tales to life, from Scrooge to Oliver Twist. Market stalls feature a variety of Christmas decorations, regional artisan products, clothing, books, and brocante antiques. Food and drink offerings throughout the market include warm hot chocolate, mulled wine, poffertjes, oliebollen, and waffles.
What to Expect
Over 150 costumed Dickens characters, musicians, and choirs fill atmospheric illuminated streets.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stichting Evenementen Medemblik (STEM)
Food & Drink
Market refreshments include hot chocolate, glühwein, poffertjes, oliebollen, and waffles; an optional two-course Dickens menu is available at participating restaurants.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Dickens fans and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Atmospheric and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: A two-course Dickens menu can be booked for €26,50 as part of the Dickens arrangement; the menu is paid for at the restaurant. No general admission price is stated.
- Hours: Christmas market: 15.00u–21.00u. Dickens arrangement steam-tram times: outbound from Hoorn 15.00u, return from Medemblik 19.30u; or outbound from Hoorn 16.30u, return from Medemblik 21.00u.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve the two-course Dickens menu in advance to avoid disappointment, and remember you pay for it at the restaurant on the night.
- Consider arriving by the Dickens steam tram from Hoorn, choosing the earlier or later departure, each with its matching return trip from Medemblik.
- Pick up the map when you arrive, or download it beforehand, to find your way between the Bagijnhof, Van Houweningenplein and Nieuwstraat stalls.
- Dickensdag is a single December evening outdoors, so dress warmly and warm up with hot chocolate or glühwein from the stands.
Special Events & Promotions
- Dickens arrangement: return steam tram ride from Hoorn to Medemblik with a visit to the Dickens Christmas market.
- Two-course Dickens menu at participating restaurants, booked as an extra and paid for at the restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I see at Dickensdag?
More than 150 performers, musicians and choir members in Dickens costume walk the market, including familiar characters like grumpy Scrooge, Oliver Twist and Fagin's rascals. The town is lit up for the evening.
What food and drink is there?
Hot chocolate and glühwein are sold at several spots, along with poffertjes, oliebollen and waffles.
Where are the market stalls?
Stalls are spread across the Bagijnhof, the Van Houweningenplein and the Nieuwstraat. You get a map with a clear overview when you arrive.
Can I travel there by steam tram?
Yes. The Dickens arrangement includes a ride on the historic steam tram from Hoorn to Medemblik and back, plus a visit to the Christmas market. There are two outbound departures, each with its own return trip.
How can I sell at the Christmas market?
Stallholders can sign up by emailing info@wordtvervolgd.com.
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