Wholesale School Costumes UK
School costumes represent one of the most reliable and recurring revenue streams in the fancy dress market. From nativity plays every December and World Book Day every March to end-of-year productions, historical topic days, and school fairs throughout the academic calendar, demand is constant and predictable. Wicked Nights stocks over 2,000 school costume lines at trade prices in our Manchester warehouse, with same-day dispatch on every order placed before 2pm.
20+
Years Experience
2,000+
School Costumes
2pm
Same-Day Dispatch
£300
Free Delivery Over
The UK's Trusted Wholesale School Costume Supplier
Wicked Nights has been supplying wholesale school costumes to UK trade buyers for over twenty years, building a reputation for range, reliability, and sharp trade pricing that retailers, online sellers, and school suppliers depend on. The school costume calendar creates a uniquely predictable pattern of demand that makes this category essential for any fancy dress or costume business. World Book Day in early March drives a massive spike in character costumes, with parents and schools shopping weeks in advance for recognisable literary outfits. The Christmas nativity season from late November through mid-December generates reliable, high-volume orders for angel, shepherd, king, and stable animal costumes. Between these two anchor events, schools run historical topic days, science weeks, end-of-year productions, harvest festivals, and themed reading weeks that keep school costume sales ticking over throughout the entire academic year.
Our wholesale school costume range covers every event on the school calendar. For nativity plays, we stock the full cast including angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph, inn keepers, stars, and donkeys in sizes from age 3 through to adult so that teachers and parents helping on stage can join in. Our World Book Day collection features dozens of recognisable literary characters that children and parents search for every February and March, from classic fairy tale figures to modern favourites inspired by authors such as Roald Dahl and Julia Donaldson. For curriculum-linked events, our historical period costumes cover Tudors, Victorians, Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and medieval knights, all designed to be durable enough for classroom use and visually accurate enough for school stage performances. Browse our full product catalogue to see the complete range available at trade prices.
Retailers who stock school costumes benefit from selling to two distinct customer groups: parents buying individual costumes for their children, and schools purchasing in bulk for entire classes or cast lists. Schools often need ten, twenty, or even thirty matching shepherd or angel costumes for a single nativity production, creating large single orders that justify dedicated stock holding. Parents, meanwhile, typically buy one or two costumes per child but shop with urgency as event dates approach, making fast delivery a critical differentiator. Our wholesale costumes catalogue is designed to serve both audiences, with pack quantities that suit bulk school orders and individual unit availability for parent purchases. If you sell online, our blind dropship service lets you list school costumes on your website without holding any inventory, while orders are dispatched directly to your end customers under your own branding.
Wicked Nights supports school costume retailers with the infrastructure needed to compete in this fast-moving, seasonal market. Every school costume line is held in stock at our Manchester warehouse, ready for same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. During the peak World Book Day and nativity seasons, having a UK-based supplier with reliable stock depth is the difference between fulfilling orders and losing sales to competitors. Our marketplace integrations for Amazon, eBay, and Shopify automate stock syncing and order processing so that your listings stay accurate even during the busiest periods. With a low £50 minimum order value and free delivery on orders over £300, you can trial seasonal lines ahead of peak demand without overcommitting on stock.
Whether you run a fancy dress shop, operate an online costume store, supply schools directly, or manage a party and event business, school costumes are a category that delivers consistent, calendar-driven revenue year after year. Every trade account comes with a dedicated account manager who can advise on seasonal buying windows, bestselling school costume lines, and new arrivals tailored to upcoming school events. To find out more about how we work, visit our about page or apply for a trade account today and start stocking the school costumes your customers are searching for.
Our Wholesale School Costume Range
From nativity essentials to World Book Day characters, our Manchester warehouse stocks the full spectrum of wholesale school costumes at trade prices.
Nativity Costumes
Angels, shepherds, kings, Mary, Joseph, and stable animal outfits for school nativity plays. Available in child sizes from age 3 through to adult for staff participation. A guaranteed bestseller every Christmas term.
World Book Day Characters
Classic literary characters including Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka, Matilda, Harry Potter-inspired wizards, and Roald Dahl favourites. High-demand costumes that sell out fast every March.
Historical Period Costumes
Tudor, Victorian, Egyptian, Roman, and medieval costumes for history curriculum topics and themed school days. Durable designs that withstand classroom wear and multiple uses across the academic year.
Animal & Nature Costumes
Lions, bears, cats, dogs, butterflies, bees, and woodland creatures for primary school productions, science topics, and jungle-themed events. Soft fabrics and easy-on designs ideal for younger children.
Fairy Tale & Storybook
Princesses, pirates, knights, witches, and fairy tale characters for school story-time events, reading weeks, and KS1 productions. Colourful, child-friendly designs with strong visual appeal on stage.
School Play Accessories
Crowns, wands, wings, halos, capes, hats, and prop accessories to complete any school costume. High-margin add-ons that boost average order value and give productions a polished, professional finish.
Why Choose Wicked Nights for Wholesale School Costumes
Costume retailers and school suppliers across the UK rely on Wicked Nights for dependable stock, sharp trade pricing, and fast fulfilment on every order.
Competitive Trade Pricing
Volume-based wholesale pricing across every school costume line. The more you order, the lower your unit cost. Free delivery on orders over £300 keeps your overheads to a minimum.
Same-Day Dispatch
Place your order before 2pm Monday to Friday and we dispatch the same day from our Manchester warehouse. Reliable next-day delivery across mainland UK, even during peak school costume season.
Full Size Range (Age 3-Adult)
Every school costume is available in a comprehensive size range from age 3 through to adult, covering reception classes right up to sixth form and teacher participation in school events.
Low Minimum Order
Order as little as one unit of any school costume product. With a low £25 minimum basket value, you can trial seasonal lines without large upfront commitments or leftover stock.