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Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Handsworth

Planning an event in Handsworth? Santa, his elves and festive characters for grottos, office parties, family days and Christmas events, fully costumed and full of cheer. We regularly work in event venues and hotels like the ones around Handsworth.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Handsworth at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Handsworth

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: West Midlands
Postcodes: B20, B21, B42, B43
Location: 2 miles north-west of Birmingham
Venues on our list nearby: 12
Largest nearby venue: The New Bingley Hall, up to 1200 guests

Planning Santa and Christmas characters in Handsworth

Our venue list around Handsworth includes 11 event venues and 1 hotel, with The New Bingley Hall the biggest at up to 1200 guests. That range matters when you book Santa and Christmas characters: a ballroom, a marquee and a private dining room each need a different set-up.

Handsworth is 2 miles north-west of Birmingham, and we book Santa and Christmas characters into every part of West Midlands, from West Bromwich, Pheasey and Birmingham outwards.

A tip for Handsworth bookings: label gifts by age or name and agree who hands them over, so nothing slows down Santa.

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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 Handsworth: 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 Handsworth, West Midlands, 2 miles north-west of Birmingham, covering the B20, B21, B42 and B43 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The New Bingley Hall for up to 1200 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
West Midlands
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

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

Tips from our team

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

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Handsworth can host a large event?

On our list, The New Bingley Hall (up to 1200 guests), Dome Corporation (up to 900 guests), Sapphire Suite & Events (up to 800 guests) and Aston Villa Football Club (up to 700 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 Handsworth 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 Handsworth?

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 Handsworth is 2 miles north-west of Birmingham. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Handsworth do you cover?

All of B20, B21, B42 and B43, including West Bromwich, Pheasey and Birmingham, plus the rest of West Midlands and nearby Smethwick, Birmingham, West Bromwich and Oldbury.

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 Handsworth

Santa & Christmas Characters across Handsworth and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book santa & christmas characters in Handsworth and every address in the B20, B21, B42 and B43 postcode districts, including West Bromwich, Pheasey and Birmingham. We also travel across West Midlands and the rest of West Midlands.

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Venues near Handsworth

12 venues on our list are in or near Handsworth, 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.

Dome Corporation
Event Venue up to 900B42 2LR
Main Hall
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West Bromwich Albion
Event Venue up to 600B71 4LF
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The New Bingley Hall
Event Venue up to 1200B18 5PP
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The H Suite
Event Venue up to 600B16 0PP
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Hawthorns Court
Event Venue up to 400B70 6EU
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Sapphire Suite & Events
Event Venue up to 800B6 4HA
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Britannia Hotels (Birmingham Conference)
Hotel up to 400B1 1AA
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ICC Birmingham
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Symphony Hall Birmingham
Event Venue up to 600B1 2EA
Main Auditorium
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Aston Villa Football Club
Event Venue up to 700B6 6HE
Villa Park Suite
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The Council House Birmingham
Event Venue up to 350B1 1BB
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Town Hall Birmingham
Event Venue up to 700B3 3DQ
Main Hall
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