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Essex, East of England

Walkabout Characters for Hire in Epping

Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. Available for Epping, 17 miles north-east of central London, and every postcode in Essex.

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Walkabout Characters in Epping at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Epping

WowActs books walkabout characters in Epping, Essex, 17 miles north-east of central London, covering the CM16 postcode district. There are 2 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The City Pavilion for up to 1200 guests.

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County
Essex
Postcodes
CM16
Location
17 miles north-east of central London
Venues on our list nearby
2
Largest nearby venue
The City Pavilion, up to 1200 guests

Epping venues and walkabout characters

Our Epping venue list covers 2 event venues, 2 hotels and 1 country house, and The City Pavilion 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 Epping itself and the CM16 postcode district, including North Weald Bassett, Theydon Bois, Epping Forest and Thornwood Common, as well as nearby Loughton, Harlow, Romford and Enfield.

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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 Epping: the complete guide

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The short answer

WowActs books walkabout characters in Epping, Essex, 17 miles north-east of central London, covering the CM16 postcode district. There are 2 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The City Pavilion 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

  • Essex

    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

  • Under-the-sea

    Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

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 Epping can host a large event?

On our list, The City Pavilion (up to 1200 guests), The Pelligon (up to 450 guests) and Manor of Grove Hotel (up to 400 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 Epping 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 Epping?

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 Epping is 17 miles north-east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Epping do you cover?

All of CM16, including North Weald Bassett, Theydon Bois, Epping Forest and Thornwood Common, plus the rest of Essex and nearby Loughton, Harlow, Romford and Enfield.

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 Epping

Walkabout Characters across Epping and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • CM16

We book walkabout characters in Epping and every address in the CM16 postcode district, including North Weald Bassett, Theydon Bois, Epping Forest and Thornwood Common. We also travel across Essex and the rest of East of England.

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Venues near Epping

5 venues on our list are in or near Epping, mostly event venues, 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.

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