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Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Ashbourne

Santa and Christmas characters for corporate events, parties and weddings in Ashbourne (DE6) and the rest of Derbyshire.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Ashbourne at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Ashbourne

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Derbyshire
Postcodes: DE6
Location: 24 miles west of Nottingham
Venues on our list nearby: 4
Largest nearby venue: Pride Park – Derby County F.C, up to 1000 guests

Santa & Christmas Characters in Ashbourne: what to know

Within reach of Ashbourne there are 3 event venues and 1 hotel on our list, including 4 that can take 400 guests or more. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how Santa and Christmas characters fit the room.

Bookings from Uttoxeter, Belper and Cheadle and the rest of Derbyshire are just as easy. Travel for Santa and Christmas characters is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in Ashbourne: plan the grotto flow. A clear queue, a welcoming elf and a photo spot keep a grotto calm and happy.

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The look and feel

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Themes

Santa & Christmas Characters in a themed package

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How it works

Booking is easy

1
Tell us about your event
Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.
2
Get your line-up and quote
We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.
3
We bring the wow
We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Ashbourne: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books Santa and Christmas characters in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 24 miles west of Nottingham, covering the DE6 postcode district. There are 4 event venues on our list within easy reach, the largest being Pride Park – Derby County F.C for up to 1000 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

Hand-picked
professional performers only
Fully themed
costumes styled to your event
Derbyshire
every postcode covered
Corporate ready
briefed to your run of show
Single act or package
mix and match freely
One clear quote
usually the same day

What can Santa and his elves do at an event?

A professional Santa with a real or quality beard and full costume can greet families, host a grotto, hand out gifts or make a grand entrance at a Christmas party. Elves help run the queue, keep children entertained and add to the festive feel.

Christmas characters work at staff family days, garden centres, shopping centres, hotels and venue grottos, as well as adult office parties where Santa can make a cheeky appearance. We can help you plan the grotto set, the queue and the gift handout.

Where it works best

Office Christmas parties
A surprise arrival for the grown-ups.
Retail and venues
Seasonal footfall for shops and centres.
Staff family days
Gifts and photos for employees' children.
Brand activations
Santa handing out samples or gifts.
Christmas grottos
Santa and elves for a proper grotto experience.
Winter wonderland
Festive characters in a frosted setting.

Tips from our team

1
Plan the grotto flow
A clear queue, a welcoming elf and a photo spot keep a grotto calm and happy.
2
Ask about checks
If children will attend, ask us about DBS checks and we will confirm what each performer holds.
3
Prepare the gifts
Label gifts by age or name and agree who hands them over, so nothing slows down Santa.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Ashbourne can host a large event?

On our list, Pride Park – Derby County F.C (up to 1000 guests), The Empire Conference & Banqueting (up to 800 guests), The Derby Conference Centre (up to 650 guests) and Hilton at St George’s Park (up to 500 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan Santa and Christmas characters around the space.

Do venues around Ashbourne have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do Santa and Christmas characters cost in Ashbourne?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Ashbourne is 24 miles west of Nottingham. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Ashbourne do you cover?

All of DE6, including Derbyshire Dales, Doveridge, Mayfield and Brailsford, plus the rest of Derbyshire and nearby Uttoxeter, Belper, Cheadle and Derby.

Can Santa hand out our gifts?

Yes. You supply the gifts and we agree the handout with Santa and the elves.

Is a grotto set included?

It depends on your booking. We can advise on the grotto layout or help source a set.

Can Santa appear at an adult party?

Yes. Santa can make an entrance, pose for photos and join in the fun, pitched to your audience.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Ashbourne

Santa & Christmas Characters across Ashbourne and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book santa & christmas characters in Ashbourne and every address in the DE6 postcode district, including Derbyshire Dales, Doveridge, Mayfield and Brailsford. We also travel across Derbyshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Ashbourne

4 venues on our list are in or near Ashbourne, mostly event venues and hotels. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.