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Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Kensington

Planning an event in Kensington? 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 hotels and event venues like the ones around Kensington.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Kensington at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Kensington

WowActs books Santa and Christmas characters in Kensington, Central London, 4 miles west of central London, covering the W2, W8, W9, NW6, W10, W11 and W12 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Novotel Hammersmith for up to 900 guests.

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County
Central London
Postcodes
W2, W8, W9, NW6, W10, W11 +1
Location
4 miles west of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Novotel Hammersmith, up to 900 guests

Planning Santa and Christmas characters in Kensington

Our venue list around Kensington includes 8 hotels and 4 event venues, with Novotel Hammersmith the biggest at up to 900 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.

Kensington is 4 miles west of central London, and we book Santa and Christmas characters into every part of London, from Hampstead, Acton and Hammersmith outwards.

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

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How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 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. 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. 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 Kensington: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books Santa and Christmas characters in Kensington, Central London, 4 miles west of central London, covering the W2, W8, W9, NW6, W10, W11 and W12 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Novotel Hammersmith for up to 900 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

  • Central London

    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

  • Staff family days

    Gifts and photos for employees' children.

  • Office Christmas parties

    A surprise arrival for the grown-ups.

  • Christmas grottos

    Santa and elves for a proper grotto experience.

  • Retail and venues

    Seasonal footfall for shops and centres.

  • Winter wonderland

    Festive characters in a frosted setting.

  • Brand activations

    Santa handing out samples or gifts.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Ask about checks

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the gifts

    Label gifts by age or name and agree who hands them over, so nothing slows down Santa.

  3. 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 Kensington can host a large event?

On our list, Novotel Hammersmith (up to 900 guests), Royal Lancaster London (up to 900 guests), ILEC Conference Centre – Earls Court (up to 800 guests) and Natural History Museum (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 Kensington 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 Kensington?

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 Kensington is 4 miles west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Kensington do you cover?

All of W2, W8, W9, NW6, W10, W11 and W12, including Hampstead, Acton and Hammersmith, plus the rest of Central London and nearby Hammersmith, Chiswick, Chelsea and Marylebone.

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 Kensington

Santa & Christmas Characters across Kensington and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • W2
  • W8
  • W9
  • NW6
  • W10
  • W11
  • W12

We book santa & christmas characters in Kensington and every address in the W2, W8, W9, NW6, W10, W11 and W12 postcode districts, including Hampstead, Acton and Hammersmith. We also travel across Central London and the rest of London.

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Venues near Kensington

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

  • Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington

    Hotel up to 240W8 5SR

    Shanon, Liffey

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  • Novotel Hammersmith

    Hotel up to 900W6 8DR

    Champagne Suite

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  • Marriott Kensington

    Hotel up to 140SW5 0TH

    Veneto Suite

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  • Hilton Paddington Hotel

    Hotel up to 280W2 1EE

    Great Western Room

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  • Royal Lancaster London

    Hotel up to 900W2 2TY

    Westbourne Suite, Nine Kings Suite

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  • Millennium Gloucester Hotel

    Hotel up to 400SW7 4LH

    Conservatory, Cromwell, Orchard, Sentosa, Grand Ballroom

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  • ILEC Conference Centre – Earls Court

    Event Venue up to 800SW6 1UD

    London Suite

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  • Natural History Museum

    Event Venue up to 500SW7 5BD

    Hintze Hall

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  • voco London

    Hotel up to 350W2 1JU

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  • Lord’s Cricket Ground

    Event Venue up to 400NW8 8QN

    Thomas Lord Suite

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  • The V&A Museum

    Event Venue up to 400SW7 2ND

    Ballroom

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  • The Landmark London

    Hotel up to 400NW1 6JQ

    Marble Ballroom, Grand Ballroom

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