London New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

London, England, UK, 31 December 2013, Midnight

The celebration in London focuses on Big Ben, the clock housed in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. The celebrations are televised from London by the BBC in the English regions, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Parties are held across the country, in pubs, clubs, and private houses. At the stroke of midnight people join hands in a ring and sing Auld Lang Syne.

On New Year's Eve 2010, an estimated 250,000 people gathered to view an eight-minute fireworks display around and above the London Eye which was, for the first time, set to a musical soundtrack. The soundtrack included songs by British artists such as Blur, The Beatles, and Queen. The celebrations in London continued into January 1, with the New Year's Day Parade, held annually since 1987. The 2011 parade involved more than 10,000 musicians, cheerleaders and performers. For the arrival of 2012, there were a few small changes. In addition to the fireworks going off at the London Eye, more fireworks went off from the Big Ben with every chime.

London's New Year's Eve parties are among the best in the World. Where better to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the last party of the year? If you are lucky enough to be on the River Thames this New Year then you will have the best views of London's fantastic fireworks, and a cruise on the River Thames is one of the most popular ways to see in the new year in London. Mayor Boris Johnson has announced that the 2014 fireworks will last around 11 minutes and take place on the Thames around the London Eye. The designated viewing areas are expected to be full between 9 and 10pm and will be closed once they're at capacity so be sure to get there early!

You can also watch London New Years Eve Fireworks display from a variety of land-based vantage points. Watch the free fireworks from The Southbank, Westminster Bridge and Victoria Embankment, Greenwich Hill, Primrose Hill, and one of the several hugely popular London rooftop bars.

London is regarded by many as the global capital for clubbing, with some of the best clubs, best DJs and new music. Recommended venues to try out for New Years Eve include Gem Bar in Soho, East Village, Cargo, Cafe de Paris, Madame Jo Jos, Floripa, Notting Hill Arts Club and Pacha.

Places to watch live online: London webcams

If you're planning on visiting London over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited London for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.