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Walkabout Characters for Hire in Birmingham

Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. Booked across Birmingham and West Midlands, including Handsworth and Smethwick.

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Walkabout Characters in Birmingham at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Birmingham

WowActs books walkabout characters in Birmingham, West Midlands, 11 miles south-east of Wolverhampton, covering the B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8 and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Eastside Rooms for up to 1200 guests.

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County
West Midlands
Postcodes
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 +16
Location
11 miles south-east of Wolverhampton
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Eastside Rooms, up to 1200 guests

Booking walkabout characters for a Birmingham event

Our Birmingham venue list covers 9 event venues and 3 hotels, and Eastside Rooms can hold up to 1200 guests. We plan walkabout characters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Birmingham itself and the B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 postcode districts, including Bromsgrove, as well as nearby Handsworth, Smethwick, Oldbury and West Bromwich.

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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 walkabout characters in Birmingham: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books walkabout characters in Birmingham, West Midlands, 11 miles south-east of Wolverhampton, covering the B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8 and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Eastside Rooms for up to 1200 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

  • West Midlands

    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 are walkabout characters?

Walkabout characters are costumed performers who roam the event in character, chatting, posing for photos and reacting to guests. They make a theme feel real rather than just decorated.

Characters range from Gatsby partygoers and pirates to nutcrackers, jellyfish, octopus and other sea creatures, depending on your theme.

Where it works best

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

  • Under-the-sea

    Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Mix with a showpiece

    Characters work best alongside a headline act.

  2. 2

    Brief them on your guests

    Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.

  3. 3

    Plan photo spots

    Characters near your backdrop make better photos.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Birmingham can host a large event?

On our list, Eastside Rooms (up to 1200 guests), Edgbaston Stadium (up to 800 guests), Sapphire Suite & Events (up to 800 guests) and Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (up to 750 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan walkabout characters around the space.

Do venues around Birmingham 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 walkabout characters cost in Birmingham?

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 Birmingham is 11 miles south-east of Wolverhampton. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Birmingham do you cover?

All of B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16, B18, B19, B25, B29, B30 and B38, including Bromsgrove, plus the rest of West Midlands and nearby Handsworth, Smethwick, Oldbury and West Bromwich.

Do walkabout characters talk to guests?

Yes, in character. They chat, pose and react, which is what makes them memorable.

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 Birmingham

Walkabout Characters across Birmingham and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • B1
  • B2
  • B3
  • B4
  • B5
  • B6
  • B7
  • B8
  • B9
  • B10
  • B11
  • B12
  • B13
  • B14
  • B15
  • B16
  • B18
  • B19
  • B25
  • B29
  • B30
  • B38

We book walkabout characters in Birmingham and every address in the B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16, B18, B19, B25, B29, B30 and B38 postcode districts, including Bromsgrove. We also travel across West Midlands and the rest of West Midlands.

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Venues near Birmingham

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

  • Aston Villa Football Club

    Event Venue up to 700B6 6HE

    Villa Park Suite

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  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    Event Venue up to 500B15 3TR

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  • Birmingham City F.C

    Event Venue up to 400B9 4RL

    Legends Lounge

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  • Birmingham Conference & Events Centre

    Event Venue up to 750B5 4EW

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  • Britannia Hotels (Birmingham Conference)

    Hotel up to 400B1 1AA

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  • Eastside Rooms

    Event Venue up to 1200B7 4BL

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  • Edgbaston Stadium

    Event Venue up to 800B5 7QU

    Edgbaston Suite

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  • Edgbaston Park Hotel

    Hotel up to 250B15 2RS

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  • The H Suite

    Event Venue up to 600B16 0PP

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  • Macdonald Burlington Hotel

    Hotel up to 300B2 4JQ

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  • Millennium Point

    Event Venue up to 400B4 7XG

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  • Sapphire Suite & Events

    Event Venue up to 800B6 4HA

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