With the Christmas holidays approaching and a new year beginning, people might be wondering which traditional New Year festivities are going ahead in some of the UK’s major cities amid increasing Covid-19 restrictions.
Although it is unclear how restrictions may change over the coming weeks, this year is looking more promising than the isolated celebrations everyone endured this time last year.
That being said, it is important to check the website for the event you want to attend to see what restrictions they currently have in place, which could include the compulsory wearing of face masks, or even Covid Passes.
Nonetheless, here’s what we know so far about key events taking place in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
London
The famous riverside fireworks display which usually takes place by the London Eye every year has been cancelled for a second year in a row due to uncertainties surrounding Covid-19.
The hit event, which usually sees 100,000 people congregate by the river, has been cancelled by Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Instead, a smaller celebration in Trafalger Square is being pulled together with details arriving in due course.
The Mayor said: “Due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, our world-famous New Year’s Eve display will not be held on the banks of the Thames this year.”
He added: “Last year’s successful show took place in a slightly different way due to the pandemic, and this year a number of exciting new options are being considered as part of our New Year’s Eve celebrations in London.”
People will be able to apply to the new event in due course through a lottery or ballot system, with details on how to apply coming over the next few weeks.
That being said, nightclubs and bars currently have been given the go-ahead, meaning you can book tickets to an array of organised events to mark the end of 2021.
Manchester
Manchester is rewinding back to the 1920s Prohibition era in a night of glamour and glitz at Peaky Blinders’ Gatsby style evening of glamour.
With a five course meal and a night full of entertainment, ticketholders won’t be disappointed.
Cardiff
Cardiff Depot is offering a fantastic night out for ticket holders with a nice of music, dance, cocktails, street food and fireworks.
Edinburgh
Up in Scotland, a huge outdoor street party is being held for Hogmanay.
This celebrations dates back to 1993 and has evolved to become one of the greatest outdoor celebrations of New Year’s Eve in the world.
It includes an outdoor street party with music and concerts. As the bells strike midnight, those attending will join hands in the world’s biggest rendition of Auld Lang Syne.
It also includes a firework display and people can either enjoy a dip in the River Forth on January 1, or a tour around the city to soak up its heritage.
Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, celebrations are taking place Ballygally Castle, where people can indulge in a three-course à la carte dinner at Ireland’s oldest inhabited castle,
At Killeavy Castle Estate a luxury one night stay with a seven-course tasting meal and drinks will be a perfect way to see off the past year – meanwhile fireworks at Fratelli in Belfast are being held.
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