Where to go to see fireworks on New Years Eve
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, some events may not be going ahead, so check with the event organiser ahead of time.
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, many of us might be thinking about our plans for the biggest night of the year. However, with the current weather forecast for the New Year period including heavy rain, strong winds and some snow according to the Met Office, make sure to check with organisers that the event is definitely going ahead. Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, including the firework display, have already been cancelled.
If you happen to live in the city or nearby to one, or maybe you’ve planned a trip or little staycation to ring in 2025, there are some incredible fireworks displays to enjoy on 31 December.
With some of the most famous displays in London and Edinburgh, and others dotted up and down the length and breadth of the UK, you won’t be short on choices. Alternatively, if you’d rather spend New Year’s Eve at home, watching the fireworks displays from the comfort of your sofa, you'll also be able to tune in to a few.
But if you do fancy venturing out and making a night of it, here are some of the best New Year’s Eve fireworks displays...
London NYE Fireworks, presented by the Mayor of London
One of the most anticipated new year’s celebrations in all of the UK, London's annual display will light up Westminster, the London Eye and Big Ben in a rainbow of colours, reflecting beautifully off the River Thames.
Even though tickets for the event are completely sold out, there are countless vantage points to enjoy the show from across the capital, whether you head to Alexandra Palace, Lambeth Bridge or splash out on a Thames river cruise. Alternatively you can also catch it from the comfort of your sofa on TV on BBC One.
Brighton Pier Fireworks - NOT HAPPENING IN 2024
Brighton Palace Pier has posted on Facebook to confirm gates will close at 5.30pm, confirming in a comment there will be no fireworks this year.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Celebration Fireworks - CANCELLED
As mentioned previously, this event has now been cancelled.
Manchester New Year Firework Extravaganza
This year marks the first that Manchester's St Peter's Square will be used for the New Year countdown event. It’s also the first-time ever that New Year fireworks have been let off from the roof of Manchester Central Library. With space for 20,000 revellers, the event is family friendly and alcohol-free, but there will be plenty of entertainment, including music and dancing, to keep everyone happy.
Find out more at www.manchester.gov.uk
Newcastle's New Year Fireworks
Another great option for families thanks to its double firework displays – one at 6pm and one at midnight, outside the Civic Centre and at the Quayside, respectively – Newcastle has an abundance of fantastic viewing points to take in the epic fireworks, allowing everyone to enjoy the sights regardless of their bedtime.
Tickets are free and you can find out more at www.newcastlegateshead.com
St Ives New Year's Eve Fireworks
Looking for an excuse to get dressed up, whether that be in your finest or fancy dress, St Ive's New Year's celebrations are said to be "the third largest fancy dress party after London and Edinburgh," according to St Ives Town Council.
Celebrate in style with the whole family as you count down to midnight and the harbour being lit up by the dazzling fireworks display.
A previous version of this article reported that there was a fireworks event in Birmingham at Centenary Square. This has been removed from the article as we have since learned that no such event was planned.
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