UK city named best for New Years Eve — not London | Travel News | Travel
Three Welsh destinations have secured spots in the top 20 finest locations across the entire UK for New Year’s Eve celebrations. According to the global travel platform Big 7 Travel, these three Welsh venues rank among Britain’s premier destinations for gathering with friends and revelling on New Year’s Eve. The travel website compiles its annual ranking in the lead-up to the festive season, drawing upon feedback from its extensive social media community while factoring in scores for event diversity, street celebrations, accessibility and affordability.
Edinburgh claims the summit of the rankings, being hailed as “the ultimate place to be for a New Year’s celebration”. Regarding the Welsh inclusions, one destination has secured a top 10 position, while two others have earned places within the top 20.
The Welsh locations featured in the rankings are listed below:
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire – 18th place overall in the UK
What the travel website reveals about Fishguard: Ideal for spectacular firework displays, family-friendly festivities, and an unforgettable evening out.
The site states: “Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, Wales has consistently been ranked among the top UK venues for New Year’s Eve parties, with its renowned NYE Street Party. Think food stalls, kid zones, live music and bands, games and bars selling every type of drink you can imagine. Watch the sky light up with fireworks at midnight and enjoy the sense of community that this street party offers to all its attendees
Swansea — 13th place overall in the UK
What the travel website reveals about Swansea: Perfect for mates, an action-packed evening out.
It reads: “Head for bottomless brunch on New Year’s Eve, attend a 1920s-themed jazz or swing party, dance the night away at one of the many clubs or bars or simply enjoy a drink at a pub with friends and cheers as the clock strikes midnight. Why not head down to the Waterfront Winterland Fair and enjoy some rides or go ice skating? There’s lots to do on New Year’s Eve in Wales’ second-largest city.”
Cardiff — 6th place overall in the UK
What the travel website says about Cardiff: Best for families, couples, friends.
It says: “Start your New Year with a bang in the Welsh capital, with firework displays, New Year’s Eve parties and Cardiff’s famous Winter Wonderland attraction, complete with an ice rink, fun fair and food and drink available. Live the VIP life at private gala balls or black tie events, enjoy your favourite tipple at a bar on Cardiff Bay, or dance the night away at a New Year’s Eve rave or party.”
The remaining destinations, which complete the top 20, include the Lake District, Portsmouth, Inverness, Belfast, Bristol, Derry, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Liverpool, Brighton, Glasgow, Leeds, St Ives, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.
