West Sussex, South East

Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Horsham

Santa, his elves and festive characters for grottos, office parties, family days and Christmas events, fully costumed and full of cheer. Booked across Horsham and West Sussex, including Mole Valley and Cranleigh.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Horsham at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Horsham

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: West Sussex
Postcodes: RH12, RH13
Location: 31 miles south of central London
Venues on our list nearby: 1
Largest nearby venue: Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, up to 600 guests

Booking Santa and Christmas characters for a Horsham event

Our Horsham venue list covers 2 hotels, and Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel can hold up to 600 guests. We plan Santa and Christmas characters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Horsham itself and the RH12 and RH13 postcode districts, including Broadbridge Heath, Crawley, Rudgwick and Southwater, as well as nearby Mole Valley, Cranleigh, Crawley and Henfield.

Ask about checks. If children will attend, ask us about DBS checks and we will confirm what each performer holds.

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The look and feel

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Themes

Santa & Christmas Characters in a themed package

Book this act on its own, or as part of a full themed line-up.

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 Horsham: 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 Horsham, West Sussex, 31 miles south of central London, covering the RH12 and RH13 postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel for up to 600 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 Sussex
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

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

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
Prepare the gifts
Label gifts by age or name and agree who hands them over, so nothing slows down Santa.
3
Ask about checks
If children will attend, ask us about DBS checks and we will confirm what each performer holds.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Horsham can host a large event?

On our list, Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel (up to 600 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 Horsham 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 Horsham?

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 Horsham is 31 miles south of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Horsham do you cover?

All of RH12 and RH13, including Broadbridge Heath, Crawley, Rudgwick, Southwater, Partridge Green and Mannings Heath, plus the rest of West Sussex and nearby Mole Valley, Cranleigh, Crawley and Henfield.

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 Horsham

Santa & Christmas Characters across Horsham and nearby

Postcodes we cover

RH12
RH13

We book santa & christmas characters in Horsham and every address in the RH12 and RH13 postcode districts, including Broadbridge Heath, Crawley, Rudgwick, Southwater, Partridge Green, Mannings Heath and Slinfold. We also travel across West Sussex and the rest of South East.

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Venues near Horsham

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

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Hotel up to 300RH6 0LL
Ballroom
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Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel
Hotel up to 600RH10 3EU
Millennium Suite
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