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Walkabout Characters for Hire in Marylebone

Costumed characters and actors who mingle, interact and stay in character, from Gatsby guests to nutcrackers and deep-sea creatures. Booked across Marylebone and Central London, including Mayfair and Park Lane.

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Walkabout Characters in Marylebone at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Marylebone

WowActs books walkabout characters in Marylebone, Central London, 1 miles north-west of central London, covering the NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U, W1W and WC1E postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Royal Lancaster London for up to 900 guests.

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County
Central London
Postcodes
NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U, W1W +1
Location
1 miles north-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Royal Lancaster London, up to 900 guests

Booking walkabout characters for a Marylebone event

Our Marylebone venue list covers 10 hotels and 2 event venues, and Royal Lancaster London can hold up to 900 guests. We plan walkabout characters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Marylebone itself and the NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U and W1W postcode districts, including Hampstead, as well as nearby Mayfair, Park Lane, Camden and Knightsbridge.

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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 Marylebone: 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 Marylebone, Central London, 1 miles north-west of central London, covering the NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U, W1W and WC1E postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Royal Lancaster London for up to 900 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

  • Central London

    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

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

  • Christmas parties

    Nutcrackers and festive characters.

  • 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

Which venues near Marylebone can host a large event?

On our list, Royal Lancaster London (up to 900 guests), London Marriott Hotel (up to 600 guests), Radisson Blu Portman (up to 500 guests) and The Landmark London (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 Marylebone 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 Marylebone?

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 Marylebone is 1 miles north-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Marylebone do you cover?

All of NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U, W1W and WC1E, including Hampstead, plus the rest of Central London and nearby Mayfair, Park Lane, Camden and Knightsbridge.

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 Marylebone

Walkabout Characters across Marylebone and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • NW8
  • W1G
  • W1H
  • W1T
  • W1U
  • W1W
  • WC1E

We book walkabout characters in Marylebone and every address in the NW8, W1G, W1H, W1T, W1U, W1W and WC1E postcode districts, including Hampstead. We also travel across Central London and the rest of London.

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Venues near Marylebone

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

  • Hilton Paddington Hotel

    Hotel up to 280W2 1EE

    Great Western Room

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  • One Marylebone

    Event Venue up to 150NW1 4AQ

    Ballroom

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  • Radisson Blu Portman

    Hotel up to 500W1H 7BG

    The Ballroom

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  • Royal Lancaster London

    Hotel up to 900W2 2TY

    Westbourne Suite, Nine Kings Suite

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  • The Landmark London

    Hotel up to 400NW1 6JQ

    Marble Ballroom, Grand Ballroom

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  • The Montcalm

    Hotel up to 300W1H 7TN

    Ballroom

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  • voco London

    Hotel up to 350W2 1JU

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  • Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

    Hotel up to 350W1H 7BH

    Chartwell Ballroom

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  • Nobu London Portman Square

    Hotel up to 300W1H 7BG

    Grand Ballroom

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  • Lord’s Cricket Ground

    Event Venue up to 400NW8 8QN

    Thomas Lord Suite

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  • Thistle Marble Arch

    Hotel up to 350W1H 7EH

    Edinburugh, Hyde

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  • London Marriott Hotel

    Hotel up to 600W1K 6JP

    Westminster Suite

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