New Year's Eve Parties In London

December 31 is the one day of the year when most people make an effort to celebrate. It’s no fun sitting in on your own watching the Times Square countdown or the Big Ben chimes on television. You might spend the evening with family or at a friend’s house party, but for a rip-roaring time you can’t do worse than going to a New Years Eve party in London.

Why London?

London is fantastically vibrant all year round but at Christmas and New Year the city becomes completely enveloped in the holiday spirit. Decorations and lights are everywhere, and not just in the main shopping thoroughfares—many of the main attractions are lit also in order to pay homage to the season.

There’s an existing extensive nightlife so if you choose to go clubbing in London, you’ll have thousands of places to go because most clubs will hold a New Year’s Eve party. But be sure to check out those clubs that are putting on special nights rather than just being open on December 31^st and calling it a New Year’s Eve Party.

London is used to mass celebrations and in past years they have helped party goers out by making the public transportation free so that you can fall out of club and onto a night bus and not have to worry about standing in the freezing cold waiting for a cab. They have also extended the tube running times beyond the usual closing time.

Things To Consider

Wherever you decide to go you will need to check and see if you are required to purchase tickets in advance. With the greater numbers of partygoers wanting a place to go in the New Year by clubbing in London, the clubs will be overcrowded. Clubs also like to give regulars a better chance of being able to be there and will advertise tickets well in advance.

You’ll also need to think about whether you want to be in the club at midnight. The mass celebration previously restricted to Trafalgar Square has been extended along The Embankment to the London Eye. With the attraction of musical acts, street entertainers, hearing Big Ben chimes and a massive firework display you might not want to go clubbing until the street entertainment has finished. If this is the case choose a club close to the festivities.

You also need to think about when and where you are going to eat. If you want to eat out then don’t forget to book well in advance and you may also find restrictions if your chosen restaurant is holding their own New Year’s Eve party for their customers.

All in all, for the best New Year’s Eve party in London, you should make sure that you plan well in advance so you’ll be able to just relax and have a great time.