New Year's Eve in London can often be more of a nightmare than a joyous occasion. Our suggestion at designmynight is to most definitely not squeeze yourself onto the bank of the Thames with the millions of others to watch 5 mins of boom, bang, boom, but instead go to one of the incredible events planned. Below we have selected the best quirky London New Year's Eve nights to go to.
If you don't fancy going to one of London's super clubs this year, why not try one of these events below; do something different in London this New Year'™s Eve, whether it'™s on the river, themed/dress-up or just a wow spectacle.
1) Medieval Banquet New Year'™s Eve Party
Celebrate New Year's Eve in London, by stepping back into history. Be transposed to Merrie England for a 5 course Medieval Banquet hosted by King Henry VIII and his court. They will welcome you through the doors while knights, troubadours, contortionists, magicians, jugglers, minstrels and medieval tumblers will all play their part in transporting you to merry olde England in this hugely entertaining dinner theatre experience. You get a welcome aperitif followed by special New Years five-course banquet, unlimited beer and wine during dinner, then some Medieval revelry with a glass of Champagne at midnight and dancing until late.
Location: St Katherine's Dock, London, E1W
Budget: £110
Time: 19:15 - Late
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2) Off Piste New Year'™s Eve Party
Head for an unforgettable evening of '˜Off Piste'™, where a non-stop party of Après-style reveling is guaranteed; an electrifying blend of ice cool glamour and red hot groove set in the exquisite surrounding of a breathtaking alpine winter wonderland. As you sweep into the beautiful surroundings of Battersea Park, the magnificent glass frontage of Battersea Evolution glistens like an ice palace, as thousands of fairy lights draped on beautifully dressed trees illuminate it's soaring ceiling. Aerial acts swing from the starlit ceiling, skaters whirl across its surface; and acrobats and dancers fill the floor with a seething mass of energy and verve.
You get spectacular theming with exhilarating entertainment by acrobats, fire eaters, trapeze, artists, silks, adagio. A'¨glass of sparkling wine on arrival plus a'¨sumptuous 4 course menu,'¨1/2 bottle of house wine'¨and water. There is also an after dinner disco, undercover dodgems, alpine bars and casino tables.
Location: Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ
Budget: £120
Time: 19:00 '“ 02:00
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3) The Blitz Party New Year'™s Eve
The Blitz Party are established party throwers and this one will be a New Years special! Join them under the arches for a fabulous night of 1940'™s glamour and wartime revelry for their final party of the year. Batten down the hatches and be entertained by the UK'™s finest live swing bands, cabaret acts, DJs and swing dancers. Enjoy your gin French cocktail from your ration book or sink a pint of Kentish Ale from the spitfire bar. Dress yourself up and be transported back to the 40'™s and revel in an unforgettable New Year'™s eve bash.
Location: Shoreditch Studios, EC2A 3EY
Budget: £40
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4) Familia New Year's Eve Boat Party
Everyone loves a boat party! There is something naughty about drinking and dancing on the open sea/river! So all aboard the best party boat on New Year'™s Eve! If you want the best view of the London world-famous New Year'™s Eve fireworks on the Thames, but can't be bothered with massive crowds, this is the party for you. Interstingly, they are selling tickets 50/50 to boys and girls so this may be a great boat for singletons! Jump around to some fantastic house music with the 250 strong crowd and a Funktion 1 Sound system thanks to DJs Ross Evana (Get Physical), Tony Haze and friends.
Location: The Golden Jubilee on Embankment Pier
Budget: £34
Time: 20:45 '“ 02:00
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5) New Year'™s Eve Hollywood Night
Take a step into 2011 with That Club, as they bring you all the glamour needed this New Year's Eve as they present 'œA Night In Hollywood.' Get whisked into the new year in style, under the spotlight of the world'™s movie capital taking you through the mansions of Beverly Hills, the highway of celebrity culture in Sunset Boulevard and treading the walk of fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Ladies grab your finest ballroom gowns, guys get ready with your pointy bow-ties as you take to the red carpet as you'™re the stars of the show. Music will be eclectic with house/electro in the main room, funky house on the terrace and party anthems upstairs.
Location: That Club, 338 Boord Street, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0PF
Budget: £30
Time: 20:00 '“ 05:00
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6) Bellowhedonism New Year'™s Eve Party
The iconic Southbank Centre throws open its big-top-presenting ringmasters Bellowhead and a travelling troop of special guests for a New Year's Eve party to remember. Join them as they somersault into 2011 with a circus themed spectacular, featuring live music from the band, daredevil DJs, clowning, comedy and one of the best views in London of the fireworks over the Thames: Shortly before midnight the party moves outside to an exclusive terrace overlooking the river, where you can enjoy the city's incredible fireworks and skyline away from the crowds.
Location: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London,'¨SE1 8XX
Budget: £75
Time: 19:30 '“ Late
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7) Eve of tomorrow New Year'™s Eve Party
London in the 1930s. The First World War is a distant memory and the Second World War is yet to trouble our dreams. This is the dawn of technological consumerism. You are invited by Ronald Frend'™s Electric Corporation, a shadowy company that has risen to international prominence, to the global launch event for a host of products and services that demonstrate the shape of things to come. Tonight sees the unveiling of a mysterious new invention that promises to revolutionise communications forever. It is December 31st, the date in the year that most symbolises our hopes for the future and a bright new tomorrow. Join scientists and starlets alike and marvel as they welcome you to THE EVE OF TOMORROW. The night will feature cabaret, contemporary circus, roving performance, live music and art installations across several rooms '“ plus DJs playing electro-swing, vintage jazz, rock'™n'roll and more until the early hours. An interactive game element will invite guests to unlock the secret of the Eve of Tomorrow. All this in a secret London location: All we know is that it has a marble entrance and art deco interiors. Dressing up is most definitely encouraged.
Location: TBC
Budget: £45
Time: 20:00 '“ 05:00
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8) Paradise New Year's Eve Masked Ball
Following the unparalleled success of last years New Year's Eve party, once again the entire venue will be opened up to host a masquerade extravaganza. Music will be supplied by some of London'™s finest DJs including Dr Rubberfunk, Jim Sharp and Blonde Ambition playing the greatest party sets across both floors of the venue. All guests will be masked as befitting to the theme of the party. Masks can be home-made, elaborate and elegant or anything you can think of. All ticketholders arriving before 9.30pm will receive a complementary cocktail. No mask, no entry
Location: Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane '¨Kensal Green, W10 4AE
Budget: £25
Time: 20:00 '“ 04:00
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