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Kent, South East

Walkabout Characters for Hire in Folkestone

Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. Booked across Folkestone and Kent, including Dymchurch and Deal.

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Walkabout Characters in Folkestone at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Folkestone

WowActs books walkabout characters in Folkestone, Kent, 63 miles south-east of central London, covering the CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20 and CT21 postcode districts.

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County
Kent
Postcodes
CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21
Location
63 miles south-east of central London

Booking walkabout characters for a Folkestone event

Folkestone sits in Kent, 63 miles south-east of central London. 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.

Folkestone is 63 miles south-east of central London, and we book walkabout characters into every part of South East, from Hythe, Lympne and Saltwood outwards.

A tip for Folkestone bookings: characters work best alongside a headline act.

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Themes

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 Folkestone: 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 Folkestone, Kent, 63 miles south-east of central London, covering the CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20 and CT21 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

  • Kent

    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

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

  • Under-the-sea

    Pirates, jellyfish and sea creatures.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Plan photo spots

    Characters near your backdrop make better photos.

  2. 2

    Brief them on your guests

    Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.

  3. 3

    Mix with a showpiece

    Characters work best alongside a headline act.

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Folkestone 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 Folkestone?

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 Folkestone is 63 miles south-east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Folkestone do you cover?

All of CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20 and CT21, including Hythe, Lympne, Saltwood, Dover, Hawkinge and Capel-le-Ferne, plus the rest of Kent and nearby Dymchurch, Deal, Ashford and Canterbury.

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 Folkestone

Walkabout Characters across Folkestone and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • CT17
  • CT18
  • CT19
  • CT20
  • CT21

We book walkabout characters in Folkestone and every address in the CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20 and CT21 postcode districts, including Hythe, Lympne, Saltwood, Dover, Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge and Densole. We also travel across Kent and the rest of South East.

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Venues near Folkestone

We cover every venue in and around Folkestone, 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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