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Santa & Christmas Characters for Hire in Wimbledon

Santa and Christmas characters for corporate events, parties and weddings in Wimbledon (SW19, SW20) and the rest of South London.

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Santa & Christmas Characters in Wimbledon at a glance

Booking Santa and Christmas characters in Wimbledon

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: South London
Postcodes: SW19, SW20
Location: 7 miles south-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby: 12
Largest nearby venue: Novotel Hammersmith, up to 900 guests

Santa & Christmas Characters in Wimbledon: what to know

Our Wimbledon venue list covers 8 hotels and 4 event venues, and Novotel Hammersmith can hold up to 900 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 Wimbledon itself and the SW19 and SW20 postcode districts, including Merton, as well as nearby Tooting, Morden, Mitcham and Streatham.

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 Wimbledon: 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 Wimbledon, South London, 7 miles south-west of central London, covering the SW19 and SW20 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
South 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

Retail and venues
Seasonal footfall for shops and centres.
Brand activations
Santa handing out samples or gifts.
Office Christmas parties
A surprise arrival for the grown-ups.
Staff family days
Gifts and photos for employees' children.
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
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 Wimbledon can host a large event?

On our list, Novotel Hammersmith (up to 900 guests), ILEC Conference Centre – Earls Court (up to 800 guests), Natural History Museum (up to 500 guests) and Millennium Gloucester Hotel (up to 400 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 Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon?

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 Wimbledon is 7 miles south-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Wimbledon do you cover?

All of SW19 and SW20, including Merton, plus the rest of South London and nearby Tooting, Morden, Mitcham and Streatham.

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 Wimbledon

Santa & Christmas Characters across Wimbledon and nearby

Postcodes we cover

SW19
SW20

We book santa & christmas characters in Wimbledon and every address in the SW19 and SW20 postcode districts, including Merton. We also travel across South London and the rest of London.

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Venues near Wimbledon

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

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel
Hotel up to 300SW10 0XG
Grand Ballroom
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Ravens Ait Island
Event Venue
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ILEC Conference Centre – Earls Court
Event Venue up to 800SW6 1UD
London Suite
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Novotel Hammersmith
Hotel up to 900W6 8DR
Champagne Suite
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Millennium Gloucester Hotel
Hotel up to 400SW7 4LH
Conservatory, Cromwell, Orchard, Sentosa, Grand Ballroom
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Marriott Kensington
Hotel up to 140SW5 0TH
Veneto Suite
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The V&A Museum
Event Venue up to 400SW7 2ND
Ballroom
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Natural History Museum
Event Venue up to 500SW7 5BD
Hintze Hall
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Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington
Hotel up to 240W8 5SR
Shanon, Liffey
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Clayton Hotel Chiswick
Hotel
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The Dilly London
Hotel
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Hotel
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