Shropshire, West Midlands

Stilt Walkers for Hire in Wem

Planning an event in Wem? Costumed stilt walkers who tower over the crowd, greet guests and turn arrivals into a photo moment, styled to your theme. We regularly work in hotels and country houses like the ones around Wem.

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Stilt Walkers in Wem at a glance

Booking stilt walkers in Wem

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Shropshire
Postcodes: SY4
Location: 30 miles north-west of Wolverhampton
Venues on our list nearby: 2
Largest nearby venue: Hawkestone Hall, up to 350 guests

Planning stilt walkers in Wem

Our Wem venue list covers 1 hotel and 1 country house, and Hawkestone Hall can hold up to 350 guests. We plan stilt walkers around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Wem itself and the SY4 postcode district, including Baschurch, Bomere Heath, Shawbury and Hadnall, as well as nearby Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Croesoswallt and Market Drayton.

Use them for the photo moment. A stilt walker beside your step-and-repeat or entrance sign makes every photo better.

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Themes

Stilt Walkers in a themed package

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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 stilt walkers in Wem: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books stilt walkers in Wem, Shropshire, 30 miles north-west of Wolverhampton, covering the SY4 postcode district. There are 2 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Hawkestone Hall for up to 350 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
Shropshire
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

Drinks receptions
Roaming and interacting while guests mingle.
Christmas parties
Festive characters that tower over the room.
Launches and activations
Pulling a crowd and getting people filming.
Welcome and arrivals
Greeting guests at the door or on the red carpet.
Festivals and fun days
Walkabout performances throughout the day.
Themed parties
Gatsby, circus, winter or under-the-sea.

Tips from our team

1
Use them for the photo moment
A stilt walker beside your step-and-repeat or entrance sign makes every photo better.
2
Check the ceiling height
Indoors, stilt walkers need generous ceiling height and clear doorways. Tell us the room and we will check.
3
Mind the floor
Level, dry, non-slip floors are best. Grass and gravel need checking in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How big are the event venues around Wem?

The venues on our list near Wem hold up to 350 guests, with Hawkestone Hall the largest. For bigger events, organisers often look further across Shropshire. We cover them all.

Do venues around Wem 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 stilt walkers cost in Wem?

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 Wem is 30 miles north-west of Wolverhampton. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Wem do you cover?

All of SY4, including Baschurch, Bomere Heath, Shawbury and Hadnall, plus the rest of Shropshire and nearby Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Croesoswallt and Market Drayton.

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 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 Wem

Stilt Walkers across Wem and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book stilt walkers in Wem and every address in the SY4 postcode district, including Baschurch, Bomere Heath, Shawbury and Hadnall. We also travel across Shropshire and the rest of West Midlands.

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Venues near Wem

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