Once again London will host one of the most spectacular new year’s eve firework displays in the world. The bongs from Big Ben will start the fireworks which will last for around 10 minutes. The celebrations then continue up to around 12.45am with a live DJ, if you want to stay a while and avoid the ques to get home.
The best places to Watch the Fireworks
First of all get to one of the designated viewing areas early in the evening. Around 250,000 people watch the fireworks in central London and when a designated viewing area is full that particular area will be closed and visitors will be directed to other viewing areas. If you are not in a designated viewing area by 10:30pm you will not be able to see the fireworks.
Travelling to and within Central London on New Year’s Eve.
If you are travelling into Central London on New Year’s Eve, make sure you plan your journey well in advance. The Transport for London (TfL) web site will give you the latest information. There will be major changes to the usual tube and train services, plus some roads and bridges will be closed. Travel on all Transport for London journeys will be free between 11.45pm on New Year’s Eve, and 4:30am on New Year’s Day. Allow plenty of time for your journey.
The following web sites will have more information about transport in London on new year’s eve Transport for London’s Journey Planner, National Rail Enquiries and london.gov.uk
Tips on the night.
Remember it could be very cold so wear plenty of warm clothing. Remember basic safety; stay with your group of friends, have a pre-arranged meeting place if you get split up & keep valuables well hidden or preferably don’t take valuables with you.
Spectacular places to watch the fireworks from
The London Town web site features some spectacular places to watch the fireworks from https://www.londontown.com/London/New-Years-Eve-Fireworks-in-London
If you don’t fancy mixing with the crowds in London you can hold your own spectacular display at home with our fireworks https://www.jordansfireworks.co.uk/display-packs/new-year-fireworks-1.html and then watch the fireworks on the TV.
