Dickens Festijn Drunen
The center of Drunen transforms into a living nineteenth-century English town from the Victorian era. Visitors encounter famous Charles Dickens characters including Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and Mr. Pickwick wandering among maidservants and carol singers. The atmosphere is filled with old street lanterns, crackling fires, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine.
What to Expect
Victorian Christmas festival bringing Charles Dickens's characters to life.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stichting Dickensfestijn Drunen
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of charles dickens
Vibe
Immersive and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free. Parking is free.
- Parking: Parking is free.
Tips & Advice
- Use the event's parking plan to choose a marked lot; parking is free throughout Drunen's center, but parking is at your own risk.
- If central lots are full, park on surrounding streets only where permitted, and leave residents' access clear because obstruction is strictly enforced.
- Touring coaches should drop passengers at Stationsstraat and Wilhelminastraat, then use the designated Spoorlaan parking areas.
- Coach operators should register with the event secretariat beforehand to receive arrival and parking instructions.
- Taxi passengers can use Grotestraat 98 or 148 for drop-off, but neither address is an official taxi stand.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Dickens characters will I meet?
Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Mr. Pickwick and David Copperfield walk the streets. So do orphans, drunkards, maidservants and gentry from a 19th-century English town.
Where do I park?
Parking is free throughout the whole center of Drunen, at your own risk. If the car parks are full, you may park in the surrounding streets, but be considerate of residents. The municipality and police strictly enforce against nuisance parking.
Can we come by coach?
Yes. Coaches can best drop visitors at the corner of Stationsstraat and Wilhelminastraat. They can park on the Spoorlaan by the Lipsstraat roundabout, or further along at Carpool Parking Drunen near the Total Energies station. Groups are asked to register in advance by email.
Where should a taxi drop us off?
Use Grotestraat 148 or Grotestraat 98 in the center. Neither is a taxi rank.
Can I take part or rent a stall?
Yes. You can sign up to take part in the festival, or rent a stall at the Christmas market or Christmas fair.
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