Dickens Night

Dickens Night has become a longstanding festive event in the town of Atherstone, in Warwickshire, which encompasses the switching on of the town's Christmas lights.   This ever popular event takes place on the last Saturday in November every year. Dickens Night has become a firm favourite not only with the townsfolk of Atherstone, but also many people visiting from other areas of the country.    Last year’s event saw in the region of 10,000 enjoying the festivities. 

The preparation for Dickens Night takes months of hard work and organisation. It is thanks to the dedicated efforts of a few individuals on the Committee who give their time freely throughout the year to ensure that this remains the premier community event in the town's calendar!  

Throughout the year local businesses and individuals get involved in a number of events to help raise funds to support the running of Dickens Night. This is also aided by donations of money, services and prizes, made by businesses, organisations and traders. It takes approximately £10,000 to stage the entire event, and it takes a year of hard work to raise these funds.  

When everything comes together on the night, revellers can enjoy, rides, tombolas, puppet shows, clowns, big bands, market stalls and of course the grand firework finale.