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27th Annual · A Downtown Holiday Tradition of Shopping & Celebration

A Dickens Holiday · Fayetteville, NC

Experience the Magic of a Private Victorian Carriage Ride

Step into a cherished holiday tradition with a private Victorian carriage ride through historic Downtown Fayetteville during A Dickens Holiday.

Friday, November 27, 2026

$85 per private carriage

Including taxes and fees

RESERVE YOUR CARRIAGE RIDE

Advance reservations recommended · Reserve through Eventbrite

Family and children in a white carriage with a smiling driver in a red plaid coat and a black horse on Hay Street
A cherished Downtown Fayetteville holiday tradition.
A large white horse with a top-hatted driver and Victorian-costumed participants beside the white carriage in Downtown Fayetteville

Make a Holiday Memory

Whether you're planning a romantic outing, creating a new family tradition, or treating the grandchildren to something special, a horse-drawn carriage ride brings a little extra magic to A Dickens Holiday.

Climb aboard, settle in, and enjoy the charm of historic Downtown Fayetteville as part of our Victorian Christmas celebration.

Your Carriage Ride Experience

Date
Friday, November 27, 2026
Location
Carriage Ride Stop Station, 112 Hay Street
Departure schedule & ride duration
Rides depart at scheduled 20-minute intervals. Each carriage ride lasts approximately 15 minutes.
Price
$85 per private carriage, including taxes and fees
Capacity
Up to four adults, or two adults and three small children
Reservations
Select an available time through Eventbrite
Plan your visit & parking →
Two white horses pulling a carriage with passengers past City Center Gallery and Books on Hay Street
A black horse pulling a white carriage with a top-hatted driver along a wreath-decorated Fayetteville street during A Dickens Holiday

Step Into a Victorian Christmas

Your carriage ride is one memorable part of A Dickens Holiday. Explore historic Downtown Fayetteville, where Victorian characters, entertainment, shopping and beloved holiday traditions bring the celebration to life.

Festival admission is free. Carriage rides are a separately ticketed experience.

Explore A Dickens Holiday →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do carriage rides begin?

Board at the Carriage Ride Stop Station, directly in front of City Center Gallery & Books, 112 Hay Street, Downtown Fayetteville.

How many people can ride?

Each private carriage accommodates up to four adults, or two adults and three small children. The $85 price is for the carriage, not per person.

How long is the ride?

Rides depart at scheduled 20-minute intervals. Each carriage ride lasts approximately 15 minutes. Choose an available departure time when you reserve on Eventbrite.

How do I reserve a time?

Use any reservation button on this page to open the carriage ride listing on Eventbrite. Choose an available time and complete your reservation there. Advance reservations are recommended.

What happens if weather conditions make rides unsafe?

Rides generally operate in light rain, mist and cold weather. If conditions become unsafe, the organizer may cancel rides. Affected ticket holders will be offered a full refund or an alternative available departure time. Otherwise, all sales are final. Review the current Eventbrite terms before purchasing.

Can I purchase a ride on the day of the event?

Limited day-of tickets may be offered if departure times remain available. Availability is not guaranteed, so advance reservations are recommended.

Please review the current reservation terms on Eventbrite before purchasing.

Your Carriage Awaits

Make your visit to A Dickens Holiday even more memorable. Reserve your private carriage ride and enjoy a little Victorian Christmas magic in Downtown Fayetteville.

$85 per private carriage · Including taxes and fees

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