amazing things to do new years

If you dont have any parties booked and you dont fancy dressing up in your finery, then you can always head on down to one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Europe trust us, its a lot better in real life than on the telly Join the crowds at Southbank and marvel at the spinning sensation that is the London Eye as it is lit up by thousands of incredible fireworks which seem to get bigger and better every year.

If celebrating New Years Eve with masked stilt walkers, chocolate fountains and champagne sounds like your idea of fun, The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is offering just that. A delicious 3 course banquet will be on offer as well as a resident DJ to really get the party started. The Fabulous Bogus Brothers will then take the stage and count you in to celebrate 2016 with a bang.

By day, the Troxy is a stylish and contemporary Art Deco venue. By night, it can be transformed into a vast and vibrant location where revellers can gather in monumental celebration. This New Years Eve the circus is back in town. For the first time ever, Cirque Du Soul will makes its way to the stage. With an estimated 3,000 Circus revellers joining the party to say goodbye to 2015 and welcome in 2016 in style with a collection of colour, magic and dance. However, you must play by the rules and come dressed to impress. Men, think long tails and top hats with canes, and ladies, corsets, glitter, sequins and feathers is the go to attire.

Hop across to Dublin for a wild night of street festivals, concerts and the procession of light. This year, catch The Coronas headline alongside Fatboy Slim, Kila, and Ryan Sheridan, whilst sampling the delicious artisian food at Dublin Castles NYF Food Village while the cities landscapes come alive with 3D adminations at the Luminosity events.

The Edinburgh Hogmany is not just one party, but a full blown event of concerts, street parties and even a torchlight procession Get involved in a traditional ceilidh or revel with 80,000 others at an allnight street party before making your way towards those midnight fireworks the choice is yours With garden concerts, a more solemn candlelit concert and Viking processions, the only question left to ask is how will you fit them all in.

A New Years Eve party with a difference, Hogmanayweyhey promises acts and entertainment from another dimension as you enter The Twilight Zone, with rockin blues, surprise cabaret and a midnight cosmic countdown to round it all off. With tons of secrets and surprises in store, theres plenty to look forward to with a free prize draw and even a free and easy dance class Book your tickets quickly to avoid disappointment.

Witness the incredible fireworks at the London Eye and Westminster from the comfort of a luxury cruise on the Thames. With five hours of nonstop partying, a seasonal buffet and allinclusive wine, beer and soft drinks, everything you need is right here. Complimentary champagne awaits you both on arrival and at midnight, and youll also gain exclusive VIP access to the Opal nightclub after the cruise.

Laugh your way into 2016 at the comedy night hosted by the Frog in Manchester with allegedly the best New Years Eve party in the North West With three top of the line headline acts and one fantastic local, youre sure to leave with your sides splitting With live chimes from Big Ben, huge confetti cannons and a singalong with the DJ, its a night you dont want to miss.

This NYE head on down to the o2 Academy Birmingham to see the magnificent Chocolate Factory a magical wonderland full of sweets, treats and candy to indulge in. Add in the mix a chocolate fountain and Charlie Buckets of production. The sweetest way to kick off 2016 Now all you need is a golden ticket.

More fancy dress coming your way with this great carnival as the whole town dresses up and cavorts into the centre youll think its Halloween all over again A muchloved Newquay tradition, residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to wear fancy dress and outrageous costumes through town for celebrations, ending up at Central Square for the countdown to midnight.