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Dorset, South West

Walkabout Characters for Hire in Bournemouth

Planning an event in Bournemouth? Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. We regularly work in country houses like the ones around Bournemouth.

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Walkabout Characters in Bournemouth at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Bournemouth

WowActs books walkabout characters in Bournemouth, Dorset, 92 miles south-west of central London, covering the BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8 and BH9 and nearby postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within 10 miles.

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County
Dorset
Postcodes
BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6, BH7 +5
Location
92 miles south-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby
1

Planning walkabout characters in Bournemouth

Our Bournemouth venue list covers 1 country house. We plan walkabout characters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Bournemouth itself and the BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6 and BH7 postcode districts, including Christchurch, Bransgore, Ferndown and West Moors, as well as nearby Poole, Ringwood, Verwood and Swanage.

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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 Bournemouth: the complete guide

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The short answer

WowActs books walkabout characters in Bournemouth, Dorset, 92 miles south-west of central London, covering the BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8 and BH9 and nearby postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within 10 miles. 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

  • Dorset

    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.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Under-the-sea

    Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Brief them on your guests

    Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.

  2. 2

    Mix with a showpiece

    Characters work best alongside a headline act.

  3. 3

    Plan photo spots

    Characters near your backdrop make better photos.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth is 92 miles south-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Bournemouth do you cover?

All of BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, BH10, BH22 and BH23, including Christchurch, Bransgore, Ferndown, West Moors, West Parley and Trickett's Cross, plus the rest of Dorset and nearby Poole, Ringwood, Verwood and Swanage.

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 Bournemouth

Walkabout Characters across Bournemouth and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • BH1
  • BH2
  • BH3
  • BH5
  • BH6
  • BH7
  • BH8
  • BH9
  • BH10
  • BH22
  • BH23

We book walkabout characters in Bournemouth and every address in the BH1, BH2, BH3, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, BH10, BH22 and BH23 postcode districts, including Christchurch, Bransgore, Ferndown, West Moors, West Parley, Trickett's Cross and Dorset. We also travel across Dorset and the rest of South West.

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Venues near Bournemouth

1 venues on our list are in or near Bournemouth, mostly 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.

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