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Stilt Walkers for Hire in York

Costumed stilt walkers who tower over the crowd, greet guests and turn arrivals into a photo moment, styled to your theme. Booked across York and North Yorkshire, including Tadcaster and Sheriff Hutton.

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Stilt Walkers in York at a glance

Booking stilt walkers in York

WowActs books stilt walkers in York, North Yorkshire, 22 miles north-east of Leeds, covering the YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30 and YO31 and nearby postcode districts.

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County
North Yorkshire
Postcodes
YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26 +4
Location
22 miles north-east of Leeds

Booking stilt walkers for a York event

York sits in North Yorkshire, 22 miles north-east of Leeds. Whether your event is in a hotel, a marquee or your own garden, we plan stilt walkers around the space, the timings and the guests.

Bookings from Tadcaster, Sheriff Hutton and Easingwold and the rest of North Yorkshire are just as easy. Travel for stilt walkers is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in York: check the ceiling height. Indoors, stilt walkers need generous ceiling height and clear doorways. Tell us the room and we will check.

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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 stilt walkers in York: the complete guide

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The short answer

WowActs books stilt walkers in York, North Yorkshire, 22 miles north-east of Leeds, covering the YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30 and YO31 and nearby 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

  • North Yorkshire

    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.

  • Launches and activations

    Pulling a crowd and getting people filming.

  • Festivals and fun days

    Walkabout performances throughout the day.

  • Drinks receptions

    Roaming and interacting while guests mingle.

  • Christmas parties

    Festive characters that tower over the room.

  • Themed parties

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

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Use them for the photo moment

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

  2. 2

    Check the ceiling height

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

  3. 3

    Mind the floor

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

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around York 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 York?

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 York is 22 miles north-east of Leeds. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around York do you cover?

All of YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32 and YO90, including Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton, Tockwith, Green Hammerton, Huntington and Haxby, plus the rest of North Yorkshire and nearby Tadcaster, Sheriff Hutton, Easingwold and Pocklington.

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 York

Stilt Walkers across York and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • YO1
  • YO10
  • YO19
  • YO23
  • YO24
  • YO26
  • YO30
  • YO31
  • YO32
  • YO90

We book stilt walkers in York and every address in the YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32 and YO90 postcode districts, including Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton, Tockwith, Green Hammerton, Huntington, Haxby, Strensall and New Earswick. We also travel across North Yorkshire and the rest of Yorkshire.

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Venues near York

We cover every venue in and around York, 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.

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