Looking to end the year with a bang? Wales is certainly the best place for it! If you’ve not yet planned your New Year’s Eve, then here are a few of your best options.
New Year fireworks in Tenby
Tenby, a popular seaside town, is one of the top spots in Wales, but it really shines on New Year’s Eve. Every year, on December 31, hundreds of people gather in Tenby town centre to watch the fireworks display, which is hosted by Tenby House.
With plenty of bars and pubs in the town centre, it makes for the perfect setting to end the year. Enjoy a tipple with friends and family, then count down to the New Year with a backdrop of mesmerising fireworks. What more could you ask for?
New Year’s Eve extravaganza in Newport
If you’re looking for something a little more exciting than fireworks to conclude the year, then why not head to The Celtic Manor resort in Newport? This year, they are hosting a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza complete with entertainment and live music, cocktails and street food, and of course a spectacular countdown. Festive party chic is the dress code, so it’s the perfect time to dig out that sparkly outfit you never get a chance to wear!
Mari Lwyd at Dinefwr Park National Nature Reserve
Mari Lwyd (Grey Mare), a mysterious white horse, is one of the most eerie traditions in Wales. The well-known custom involves carrying a decorated horse’s skull from door to door by wassail-singing groups. If they gain entry to the household, it’s said they will have good luck for the year ahead!
In Carmarthenshire, you can experience this exciting tradition on New Year’s Eve, along with a warming drink and lively music. If you’re looking for something a little different or you just fancy learning a little more about Welsh culture, this is the perfect place to spend New Year’s Eve. Plus, it’s completely free!
A quiet night in the Pub
For those who aren’t looking for anything fancy, and simply want to end the year chatting among friends and family, then head to any Welsh pub! You can enjoy a cheerful and social atmosphere, sip on your favourite pint, and even try your hand at the slots or fruit machines that reside in many Welsh pubs.
How will you spend New Year’s Eve in Wales?
From fireworks in Tenby to mischievous horses in Carmarthenshire, there is something for everyone in Wales this New Year’s Eve!
