New Year's Eve fireworks near me - Where to watch in London, Manchester and Edinburgh

May 2024 · 2 minute read

NEW Year's fireworks will light up our skies tonight, but if you've missed out on a ticket to watch London's displays don't despair - you won't have to watch them from your couch.

Here's where you can catch them for free in London.

As usual, official tickets for the London's New Year’s Eve fireworks display have all sold out way in advance.

Without a coveted ticket you won't be able to gain access to an official viewing zone.

But there are still some great spots to watch from.

Alexandra Palace

Ally Pally's enormous hill makes a great viewing platform for the New Year's Eve fireworks.

The vantage point also overlooks a few other displays that you might catch if you're lucky.

Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill's incredible panoramic views of London's skyline make it the perfect viewing platform for tonight's display.

Best get there early though as it will fill up quickly.

Parliament Hill and Hampstead Heath

These spots are both great for watching official displays.

Parliament Hill also sometimes sees smaller fireworks displays - so if you're lucky you might catch two.

Hilly Fields

Hilly by name, Hilly Fields is 175 m above sea level giving you great viewing access to London.

There are also a few great pubs surrounding the area so you can wash down a glass of bubbly before the display.

Southwark Bridge and Millennium Bridge

Waterloo Bridge will be closed from 4 pm, but these two spots offer great alternatives.

They do get packed though, so set up shop early to catch the show.

Vauxhall Bridge and Lambeth Bridge

You can still catch the show from these spots - although they're slightly further away.

On the plus side though, they will be less busy than Southwark and Millenium bridges.

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At home

And of course, you can catch the full display tonight on BBC One at midnight.

Check out tonight's forecast to see whether you'll be watching the fireworks with a brolly, wrapped up warm or in your shorts (unlikely).

And head over to our live blog to see fabulous snaps from New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.

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