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Stilt Walkers for Hire in the UK

Costumed stilt walkers who tower over the crowd, greet guests and turn arrivals into a photo moment, styled to your theme.

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  • Living statues
  • Stilt walkers
  • Champagne walkers
  • Aerialists
  • Fire shows
  • Giant martini glass
  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

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Free, no-obligation quotes. Most enquiries take about a minute.

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 stilt walkers in the UK: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books professional stilt walkers for corporate events, Christmas parties, launches and weddings across the UK, as a single act or part of a themed package. Tell us your date, venue and the feeling you want and we will suggest the right line-up. 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

  • UK-wide

    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 do stilt walkers do at an event?

Stilt walkers are costumed performers on stilts who tower over the crowd, greet guests, pose for photos and bring a sense of theatre to any space. They are one of the easiest ways to make an arrival feel like an event.

They can be styled to almost any theme, from 1920s Gatsby glamour to circus, winter and under-the-sea looks, and they work indoors with enough ceiling height or outdoors on level ground.

Where it works best

  • Welcome and arrivals

    Greeting guests at the door or on the red carpet.

  • Drinks receptions

    Roaming and interacting while guests mingle.

  • Launches and activations

    Pulling a crowd and getting people filming.

  • Festivals and fun days

    Walkabout performances throughout the day.

  • Themed parties

    Gatsby, circus, winter or under-the-sea.

  • Christmas parties

    Festive characters that tower over the room.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Check the ceiling height

    Indoors, stilt walkers need generous ceiling height and clear doorways. Tell us the room and we will check.

  2. 2

    Mind the floor

    Level, dry, non-slip floors are best. Grass and gravel need checking in advance.

  3. 3

    Use them for the photo moment

    A stilt walker beside your step-and-repeat or entrance sign makes every photo better.

Frequently asked questions

Can stilt walkers perform indoors?

Yes, with enough ceiling height and clear doorways. We check the venue before confirming.

Can stilt walkers hand out drinks or flyers?

Yes. Many clients use them to hand out drinks, favours or branded items.

How much do stilt walkers cost in the UK?

There is no one 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. Send us your date, venue and timings and we will come back with a clear quote, usually the same day.

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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