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Greater Manchester, North West

Walkabout Characters for Hire in Bolton

Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. Booked across Bolton and Greater Manchester, including Bury and Salford.

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Walkabout Characters in Bolton at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Bolton

WowActs books walkabout characters in Bolton, Greater Manchester, 12 miles north-west of Manchester, covering the BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7 and M29 and nearby postcode districts.

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County
Greater Manchester
Postcodes
BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6 +6
Location
12 miles north-west of Manchester

Booking walkabout characters for a Bolton event

Bolton sits in Greater Manchester, 12 miles north-west of Manchester. Whether your event is in a hotel, a marquee or your own garden, we plan walkabout characters around the space, the timings and the guests.

We cover Bolton itself and the BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5 and BL6 postcode districts, including Little Lever, Ainsworth, Horwich and Blackrod, as well as nearby Bury, Salford, Wigan and Chorley.

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Walkabout Characters in a themed package

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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 Bolton: 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 Bolton, Greater Manchester, 12 miles north-west of Manchester, covering the BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7 and M29 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

  • Greater Manchester

    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

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

  • Under-the-sea

    Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Plan photo spots

    Characters near your backdrop make better photos.

  2. 2

    Mix with a showpiece

    Characters work best alongside a headline act.

  3. 3

    Brief them on your guests

    Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Bolton 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 Bolton?

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 Bolton is 12 miles north-west of Manchester. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Bolton do you cover?

All of BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, M29, M38, M46, BL11 and BL78, including Little Lever, Ainsworth, Horwich, Blackrod, Farnworth and Kearsley, plus the rest of Greater Manchester and nearby Bury, Salford, Wigan and Chorley.

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 Bolton

Walkabout Characters across Bolton and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • BL1
  • BL2
  • BL3
  • BL4
  • BL5
  • BL6
  • BL7
  • M29
  • M38
  • M46
  • BL11
  • BL78

We book walkabout characters in Bolton and every address in the BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, M29, M38, M46, BL11 and BL78 postcode districts, including Little Lever, Ainsworth, Horwich, Blackrod, Farnworth, Kearsley, Westhoughton and Wingates. We also travel across Greater Manchester and the rest of North West.

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Venues near Bolton

We cover every venue in and around Bolton, 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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