Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events In London

New Year's Eve is the most exciting day of the year, so of course you'll want the little ones to join in with the festivities. The capital is filled with fantastic events and experiences for everyone to get involved with, from celebratory dinners to mini-golf competitions and scavenger hunts. Explore our guide to family-friendly New Year's Eve events in London and get 2025 off to a flying start.

Last edited by Jasmine Lee Kennedy

Last updated on 10th December 2024




Club Curling

@ Coal Drops Yard on Various dates from Saturday 21st December 2024

Thanks to under 12s playing for free when accompanied by an adult, Club Curling is a great pick for your family New Year's Eve in London with kids. Take to your own lane to get stuck into this icy activity as a group, with space for up to six people at a time for only £9 each. You can play anytime from 12 to 8pm, and there's a bar serving booze and hot drinks throughout.

NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS! AT THE DRAYTON COURT HOTEL

@ Drayton Court Hotel on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

Join The Drayton Court Hotel in Ealing for a glamorous New Year's Eve celebration, complete with a jaw-dropping fireworks display. The evening kicks off with a lively atmosphere, delicious hog roasts and pizzas, and plenty of drinks, leading up to the grand moment as we ring in the new year with a bang.

Whether you're relaxing with friends or dancing the night away, the highlight of the evening will be the fireworks illuminating the sky at midnight. 

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT HARD ROCK CAFE!

@ Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 17:00 - 1:00

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus is the brand's flagship European venue, offering an experience of iconic memorabilia, amazing American food, live music and more. This New Year's Eve, dine on three courses of festival fare including surf and turf burgers or the classic turkey dinner with two drinks included for £84.95 each, with the kids meals only coming in at £19.95 per person.

The Montague on The Gardens Hotel

Live Jazz in The Leopard Bar and 1 other offer

The Montague on The Gardens Hotel is one of the most luxurious spaces around, boasting four stars and a prime location right by the British museum. There are multiple stylish dining spaces to choose from for your New Year's Eve feast, with the option to book your own private room too. Bring along your family for an indulgent meal from their a la carte menu, which features everything from herb-crusted lamb rump to chargrilled asparagus and sea trout with crushed new potatoes.

New Years Eve Gala Ball at the Rivoli Ballroom

@ The Rivoli Ballroom on Tue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 20:00 - 1:30

The Gala Ball at Rivoli Ballroom, one of the oldest ballrooms in London and a favourite in the South-East of the city, is a great choice for New Year's Eve events with kids in London. Everyone over 6 is free to join, with DJ Andy Smith playing Rivoli specials mixed together with pop, upbeat festive tracks and party classics.