Lancashire, North West

Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Preston

Santa, his elves and festive characters for grottos, office parties, family days and Christmas events, fully costumed and full of cheer. Available for Preston, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, and every postcode in Lancashire.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Preston at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Preston

WowActs books Santa and Christmas characters in Preston, Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, covering the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 postcode districts.

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Lancashire
Postcodes: PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5, PR11
Location: 27 miles north-east of Liverpool

Preston venues and Santa and Christmas characters

Preston sits in Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool. Whether your event is in a hotel, a marquee or your own garden, we plan Santa and Christmas characters around the space, the timings and the guests.

Preston is 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, and we book Santa and Christmas characters into every part of North West, from Kirkham, Cottam and Warton outwards.

A tip for Preston 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

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 Preston: 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 Preston, Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, covering the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 postcode districts. 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
Lancashire
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.
Staff family days
Gifts and photos for employees' children.
Retail and venues
Seasonal footfall for shops and centres.
Winter wonderland
Festive characters in a frosted setting.
Christmas grottos
Santa and elves for a proper grotto experience.
Brand activations
Santa handing out samples or gifts.

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
Plan the grotto flow
A clear queue, a welcoming elf and a photo spot keep a grotto calm and happy.
3
Ask about checks
If children will attend, ask us about DBS checks and we will confirm what each performer holds.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Preston 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 Preston?

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 Preston is 27 miles north-east of Liverpool. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Preston do you cover?

All of PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11, including Kirkham, Cottam, Warton, Tarleton, Freckleton and Fulwood, plus the rest of Lancashire and nearby Whitechapel, Longridge, Chorley and Blackburn.

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 Preston

Santa & Christmas Characters across Preston and nearby

Postcodes we cover

PR1
PR2
PR4
PR5
PR11

We book santa & christmas characters in Preston and every address in the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 postcode districts, including Kirkham, Cottam, Warton, Tarleton, Freckleton, Fulwood, Grimsargh and Penwortham. We also travel across Lancashire and the rest of North West.

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Venues near Preston

We cover every venue in and around Preston, from hotels, conference centres and country houses to marquees, offices and private homes. Tell us where your event is and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers.