Bagpipers for hire in Surrey

Hire a Bagpiper in Surrey

Surrey may not be the first place you associate with bagpipes, but the county's busy wedding and events market means there is steady demand for professional pipers. Many of the bagpipers available here are based in Surrey or nearby London and cover the county's churches, country house hotels and barn venues regularly.

Bagpipers at Surrey weddings

The combination of a piper in full highland dress and Surrey's country house and garden venues is a striking one. Pipers are most commonly booked to play as guests arrive at the ceremony, as the couple emerge, and to pipe guests through to the wedding breakfast. For outdoor ceremonies in the grounds of Surrey's rural venues, the pipes carry well across open spaces without amplification. If you are adding a Scottish element to a country wedding, a piper pairs well with a ceilidh band in Surrey for the evening entertainment.

Memorial services and funerals

Bagpipes are a moving and dignified choice for funerals and memorial services. A lone piper playing Amazing Grace or Flowers of the Forest as mourners arrive is one of the most affecting sounds at any service. Pipers covering Surrey are experienced at performing at local churches, crematoria and graveside services, and several are available at short notice.

Burns Night and other events

Burns Night suppers are popular at pubs, restaurants and private homes across Surrey, and a piper is essential for the traditional format. Beyond Burns Night, bagpipers are also booked for milestone birthdays, retirement parties, corporate events and St Andrew's Day celebrations. Surrey's proximity to London means many pipers cover both areas, giving you a wider choice of acts.

Pricing in Surrey

Bagpipers in Surrey are currently priced between £95 and £786, with an average of £231. A standard booking covers around 30 minutes of performance. Travel costs depend on the piper's base location, so choosing one based nearby will help keep the overall fee down.