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<\/p>\nAs we enter the new roaring twenties, why not celebrate this year in style and get your hostel friends together for an unforgettable night? Think fireworks, cocktails and dressing up fancy for New Years in the United Kingdom.\u00a0There are some unique places to spend New Year’s Eve, including small towns with ancient rituals, big cities with exciting parties and everything in between! Our list covers the top 13 places to go for New Year’s Eve in the UK. Get inspired and bring on the New Year cheer!<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udcf8:@roanlavery<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Home to the annual Scottish\u00a0Hogmanay Festival<\/a>, Edinburgh is a popular place to go for New Year\u2019s Eve in the UK. With major concerts, traditional Scottish events and a massive street party, it\u2019s fun for all ages and kinds of travellers. The festival is held throughout the city centre and runs from December 30th<\/sup> to January 1st<\/sup>. Tickets for the street party are \u00a331.50 each (\u00a320.50 for residents).<\/p>\n Edinburgh also has some fantastic bars and nightclubs. Some of our favourites include Cold Town House, Sneaky Pete\u2019s and The Blackbird.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t got a heavy head on New Year\u2019s Day, take part in the annual Loony Dook<\/a> \u2013 where people run into the icy cold waters of South Queensferry in fancy dress (all for charity of course)!<\/p>\n What better way to spend New Year\u2019s than living it up at Edinburgh\u2019s best hostels<\/a>? Kick Ass Grassmarket<\/a> is in the centre of the NYE celebrations and boasts an onsite bar and frequent pub crawls.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@apham<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Time to find your old Halloween costume, because dressing up is basically a requirement to spend NYE in this beachside town. Thousands of residents and visitors alike flock to celebrate by the beach in their fancy dress, all while admiring the legendary fireworks display. This wacky tradition brings the festivities to the streets with the ultimate party for all ages.<\/p>\n The Hub St Ives<\/a> and The Rum and Crab Shack<\/a> are great bars to sample local food and drinks.<\/p>\n Cohort Hostel, St Ives<\/a> gives seaside contemporary vibes to backpackers. With an onsite bar, it\u2019s an ideal place to kick off the night\u2019s major party!<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t @elishaterada<\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for some really unique places to go for New Year\u2019s Eve in the UK, why not give Allendale a go?<\/p>\n Every year, this small town upholds a tradition that involves 45 male residents carrying whiskey barrels of burning tar through the town\u2019s streets. Known as the Tar Bar\u2019l<\/a>, it\u2019s said to have originated in the Middle Ages! The town celebrates with music and dancing before the procession begins at 11pm. By midnight and to ring in the new year, the flaming barrels ignite the Bar\u2019l fire in the city centre. Then everyone yells \u201cbe damned to he who throws last.\u201d It\u2019s a wild tradition that really needs to be seen to be believed.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got an extra day or two in the area, the famous Hadrian\u2019s Wall is not far and an amazing sight.<\/p>\n Stay nearby in Hexham at Newbrough Bunkhouse<\/a> to be close to the festivities. To get to this cute town by public transport, there are direct bus links from Newcastle.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@simonrae<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Central London can be lively, but a bit OTT on New Year\u2019s Eve, so why not celebrate it in a chilled but enjoyable atmosphere? In North London, Primrose Hill<\/a> is the best spot to view the city\u2019s massive fireworks display while you sip on a few bevvies with friends. It\u2019s a very historic area and the hill is next to Regent\u2019s Park, which is immortalised in literature by William Blake and features Shakespeare\u2019s Tree, a tribute to William Shakespeare\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n From here it\u2019s an easy walk to Camden for some killer nightlife. The Blues Kitchen and The Camden Assembly have awesome live music, and nightclubs like KOKO and Electric Ballroom are iconic.<\/p>\n Start and end the night at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage<\/a>. Wrapped in a traditional charm, this is THE place to start the new year with a bang.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t Skyewalker Hostel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Why not send the year off under the stars? Scotland\u2019s Isle of Skye is the perfect place to spend New Year\u2019s Eve in the UK, as you can stargaze till New Year\u2019s morning. There\u2019s no better time to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future than in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the UK (and quite possibly the world). You can also explore some famous spots like The Old Man of Storr, Quiraing and Dunvegan Castle<\/a>. So, layer up and get going!<\/p>\n Isle of Skye hostels<\/a> are fantastic, but if you\u2019re in it for the stargazing game then look no further than Skyewalker Hostel<\/a>. It has a glass dome where guests can chill and admire the beautiful surroundings.<\/p>\n The Isle of Skye is quite the journey from Inverness or Fort William, why not hire a car and make a road trip<\/a> out of it?<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:Sefik Akkurt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Liverpool\u2019s nightlife is great anytime, but on NYE it\u2019s even hotter! So we think it is a super fun place to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve. This eclectic city is often overlooked in favour of bigger cities like London or Birmingham, but its bars and clubs really deserve some attention. Head to Concert Square if you\u2019re in it for the long haul. Here, clubs like Modo and Level will keep you going till the early hours.<\/p>\n Some ideal bars suggested by our #HostelworldInsider Hope are Salt Dog Slims, Heebie Jeebies, Santa Chupitos and Some Place (a secret Absinthe bar)!<\/p>\n Stay at the chic Sleep Eat Love<\/a> hostel \u2013 there\u2019s an onsite bar and restaurant waiting for you! If you\u2019re keen to start your NYE resolutions early, there\u2019s also a fitness centre too!<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t YHA Ambleside<\/a>, Lake District<\/em><\/p>\n A visit to the Lake District around this time is popular with nature seekers. Let go of your worries and take the time to rejuvenate and reflect in preparation for the new year. You can walk around the hiking trails of the Lake District National Park, or even camp there and start the new year completely surrounded by nature! Complete the magical night by admiring the fireworks by Lake Windermere.<\/p>\n There are plenty of hostels in the Lake District<\/a> that are located in charming country cottages. YHA Ambleside<\/a> is a great base if you\u2019re an adventure seeker \u2013 watersports and mountain biking are right outside your window!<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@bjhguerin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The iconic Brighton pier is a lovely spot to welcome the new year, with the bonus of spending NYE around some awesome bars and clubs! Check out BYOC (Bring Your Own Cocktail) where guests are encouraged to bring their own drinks for the bartenders to whip up a cocktail from. You\u2019ll only pay a flat fee for a number of mixed drinks. Fun!<\/p>\n Molly Malones Irish pub is an ideal place to spend New Year\u2019s Eve too. With a great atmosphere, live music and local beers, you might want to spend the rest of the year there. It\u2019s also in the hustle and bustle of the city centre! If drinking isn\u2019t your thing, why not ice skate<\/a> at the spectacular Royal Pavilion for some wintery vibes?<\/p>\n Grab some bevvies, fish and chips and head to the beach as you wave goodbye to last year\u2019s worries.<\/p>\n The hostels in Brighton<\/a> are just as funky as the city. YHA Brighton<\/a> is chic, stylish and includes a restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t Fishguard on New Year’s Eve \ud83d\udcf8:Nat Morris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Venture out west to witness the bizarre tradition in the tiny town of Llangynwyd. But beware! This is a really wacky place to go for New Year\u2019s Eve in the UK. Locals re-enact the ancient Welsh custom of the Mari Lwyd (or ghost horse \u2013 yes literally) wandering around the town. Residents dress up in giant horse skulls, decorative bells and whistles. More like Halloween we think!<\/p>\n Pembrokeshire is also a popular spot for people who want to break away from the busy cities over the holiday period. The seaside town of Fishguard holds an annual New Year\u2019s celebration in their town centre, and it\u2019s known as one of the best NYE street parties in Wales. Feast on street food and dance along to local bands, before watching the firework display as the clock strikes twelve!<\/p>\n The city of Swansea is not far from Llangynwyd. The Chapel House<\/a> hostel offers a free breakfast and a common room, so you\u2019re all set for New Year\u2019s Day! The town is about a 45-minute car ride or a 1 and a half hour bus ride from Swansea.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@lmtthws<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Looking for a social night out with a bit of dancing thrown in? In Birmingham\u2019s Jewellery Quarter, The Church Inn<\/a> run a free NYE party with an in-house DJ. Or stop by The Bo<\/a>tanist<\/a> for groove, funk and soul jams to carry you into the New Year. Then indulge in their delectable comfort food. Yum!<\/p>\n In a nightclub kinda mood? Check out Lab11, The Mill Birmingham (a renovated Victorian warehouse), and Tunnel Club to fuel your dancing needs. Need some fresh air but don\u2019t want to miss out on the action? You can\u2019t go wrong with fireworks on New Year\u2019s. Head to Centenary Square for their annual display and enjoy a few bevvies with friends.<\/p>\n The hostels in Birmingham<\/a> are cosy and well connected to the city\u2019s nightlife. Give Selina Birmingham<\/a> a go for a stylish and comfortable New Year\u2019s morning.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@agnieszkam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Another fire festival to add to your list (it\u2019s not \u2018Fyre\u2019 we promise). Flamborough\u2019s annual NYE celebrations are rooted in Viking traditions. Flamborough Fire Festival<\/a> involves events like the Flamborough Fireballs \u2013 where residents swing fireballs over their heads, and the Burning of the Viking Longship \u2013 where a wooden ship is set on fire to rid away the bad spirits and welcome the good ones. Not to mention there\u2019s the classic fireworks show too!<\/p>\n Admission is a suggested \u00a35 donation, but you\u2019ll get in for free if you dress up in full Viking costume!<\/p>\n Stay in the nearby town of Scarborough. The Boat Shed Hostel<\/a> is a converted seafarers warehouse and has a barn style atmosphere. Flamborough is about an hour\u2019s car ride from Hull.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8: Garry Knight<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Are you a nature lover with no New Year\u2019s Eve plans? \u2013 fret no more! Knole Park is the perfect retreat. The National Trust now offer a guided New Year\u2019s Day walk that will have you feeling refreshed for the year ahead. Along this wintery walk you may even come across some wild deer and native birds. The walk is free, and you\u2019re even given a hot drink and cake afterwards!<\/p>\n Knole Park is only an hour and a half from London by public transport. Why not explore the capital city\u2019s celebrations and stay in one of our London hostels<\/a> too? SoHostel<\/a> is in the lively hub of Soho!<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t \ud83d\udcf8:@kmitchhodge<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Titanic Museum<\/a> holds an annual New Year\u2019s celebration, with live music, drinks and light food \u2013 you can party the night away like it\u2019s the golden age! This cocktail attire event is \u00a345 per person, it\u2019s a bit of a splurge but assures an unforgettable evening! Head to Belfast\u2019s cultural hub The MAC for a fun evening of dancing, singing and lots of drinks, with a Roaring Twenties themed party. All this and it\u2019s only \u00a317! If hanging in a bar sounds more like your scene, stop by the plush Rita\u2019s Belfast for a sleek cocktail or two. For pubs, the Crown Liquor Saloon is the perfect spot for a relaxed NYE with friends, and Kelly\u2019s Cellar is a great spot for a pint and to check out the traditional local music scene.<\/p>\n The hostels in Belfast<\/a> will help you to get the party started. Global Village<\/a> is perfect for solo travellers as they have regular pub crawls and a beer garden. Plus, free breakfast!<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t No matter where you end up, grab some sparkling wine, bring on the roaring twenties, live it up like Gatsby and toast to the year ahead! Where are you spending your NYE? Tell us in the comments!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Best UK Christmas markets for a quick fix of festive cheer<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f The 15 best hostels in the UK<\/a><\/p>\n2. St Ives, Cornwall \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for a classic celebration<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Allendale, Northumberland \u2013 the best place to go on NYE to experience ancient traditions<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Primrose Hill, London \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for a chilled one with friends<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Isle of Skye \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for stargazing<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Liverpool \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for quirky bars<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. The Lake District \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for nature lovers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Brighton \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for a seaside adventure<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n9. Llangynwyd, Wales \u2013 the best place to go on NYE to experience unique Welsh traditions<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n10. Birmingham \u2013 the best place to go on NYE to dance the night away<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n11. Flamborough, East Yorkshire \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for Viking enthusiasts<\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\n12. Knole Park, Kent \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for outdoorsy types<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n13. Belfast \u2013 the best place to go on NYE for an elegant evening<\/h2>\n
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