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Walkabout Characters for Hire in Preston

Walkabout characters for corporate events, parties and weddings in Preston (PR1, PR2, PR4) and the rest of Lancashire.

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Walkabout Characters in Preston at a glance

Booking walkabout characters in Preston

WowActs books walkabout characters in Preston, Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, covering the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 postcode districts.

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County
Lancashire
Postcodes
PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5, PR11
Location
27 miles north-east of Liverpool

Walkabout Characters in Preston: what to know

Preston sits in Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool. 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.

Bookings from Whitechapel, Longridge and Chorley and the rest of Lancashire are just as easy. Travel for walkabout characters is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in Preston: brief them on your guests. Tell us about your audience and the characters will adapt.

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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 Preston: 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 Preston, Lancashire, 27 miles north-east of Liverpool, covering the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 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

  • Lancashire

    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.

  • Themed parties

    Characters who bring the theme to life.

  • Launches

    Characters linked to your campaign.

  • Festivals

    All-day walkabout for a crowd.

  • Family events

    Fun, friendly characters for all ages.

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 Preston 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 Preston?

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 Preston is 27 miles north-east of Liverpool. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Preston do you cover?

All of PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11, including Kirkham, Cottam, Warton, Tarleton, Freckleton and Fulwood, plus the rest of Lancashire and nearby Whitechapel, Longridge, Chorley and Blackburn.

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 Preston

Walkabout Characters across Preston and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • PR1
  • PR2
  • PR4
  • PR5
  • PR11

We book walkabout characters in Preston and every address in the PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5 and PR11 postcode districts, including Kirkham, Cottam, Warton, Tarleton, Freckleton, Fulwood, Grimsargh and Penwortham. We also travel across Lancashire and the rest of North West.

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Venues near Preston

We cover every venue in and around Preston, 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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