Whether you desire a Michelin-star meal, spectacular fireworks or the party of all parties, here are 10 sublime places to toast the arrival of 2026.
The Torridon Hotel, Inverness
The Highland Hogmanay Package is a quintessentially Scottish way to ring in the New Year. Starting at £4,820 per person and available for stays of three or five nights, the hotel’s nestled in 58 acres of Highland landscape, so you can enjoy a tailored programme to suit your every whim. From breathtaking walks and hearty breakfasts to fine dining, ceilidh dancing, fireworks and falconry, brave bathers can even take a New Year’s Day dip in Loch Torridon. www.thetorridon.com
Natural History Museum, London
For those craving some prehistoric partying; how about an after-hours celebration exploring this grand museum and discoing with the dinosaurs? Show off your finest moves under the watchful eye of Hope – the 23-metre blue whale skeleton hanging in the famed Hintze Hall – or join Sophie the Stegosaurus skeleton for a silent disco and a few drinks. VIP tickets start at £184.50 and include access to a private bar and additional entertainment. www.nhm.ac.uk
Moor Hall, Aughton, West Lancashire
Make your last supper of the year count by booking a coveted table at three Michelin star restaurant, Moor Hall. Offering an elegant produce-led tasting menu, plus a glass of Champagne, fireworks, and quality live music; prices start at £395 per person. Or for a more intimate experience, eat in The Private Dining Room, which is available for groups of up to eight at £450 per person. www.moorhall.com
Omboo at Sopwell House, St Albans
Another way to see the year off in style is to enjoy a Pan-Asian feast at Omboo. Arrive to a Champagne reception and enjoy delectable sharing plates including beef tataki, lobster braised noodles, and Sakura lamb chops. The resident DJ will then take over for late-night dancing and fireworks at midnight. Prices start at £160 per person. www.sopwellhouse.co.uk
Mr Porter Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, London
For a fun twist, dress up for a dazzling Masquerade Ball at this Park Lane hotspot. Guests will savour a decadent set menu of signature dishes including grilled lobster and rib eye on the bone, before the fun really starts, donning your masks with plenty of glamour and glitz. For men, the dress code is black tie, while for women it’s a touch of gold or red. Tickets start at £225 per person. www.mrportersteakhouse.com
Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Essex
For old-world elegance when the ball drops, Down Hall’s New Year’s Eve Gala is a great option. Enjoy a black-tie Champagne and canapé reception, followed by five-course dinner, showcasing delectable dishes such as beef fillet with truffle mash and winter berry-baked Alaska. You will then be able to dance the night away with music from the hotel’s resident DJ. Tickets start from £195 per person or £305 for the gala and overnight stay with brunch. www.downhall.co.uk
Rudding Park, Harrogate
If you prefer something less formal you should consider mingling with the glitterati at this Harrogate hideaway. Transformed into an opulent club for one night only, Rudding Park’s New Year’s Eve House Party boasts a headline DJ set from Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt. Think Tattinger Champagne, cocktails and chill out zones, before soaking up a show-stopping countdown firework display. www.ruddingpark.co.uk
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
Want crisp country air with your Krug? This five-star favourite is offering a premium New Year’s Celebration package at £3,500 for a two-night stay. Set within 500 acres of English countryside, there will be crackling fires aplenty, so you can take things as fast – or slow – as you desire. Make use of the hotel’s award-winning spa and equestrian centre, before toasting 2026 with an elegant black-tie Gala Dinner, dancing and private casino. www.lucknampark.co.uk
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, London
Grab a front-row view of the Capital’s iconic fireworks at this high-end hotel, set to be transformed into an enchanted festive forest to see the New Year in. There will be an early evening toast for families, and a glamorous Black and Gold Party for adults, so dress to impress and delight in an array of canapés, bowl food and exclusive cocktails. Prices from £650 per night with breakfast, while New Year’s Eve party tickets start from £143.75. www.fourseasons.com
The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
Why not consider welcoming the New Year with some Welsh hospitality? Celtic Manor Resort has an impressive menu of events planned, but it is the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza they are hailing as ‘the party of the year’. With elaborate cocktails, showgirls, fire eaters and other entertainment, dive into a world of flavour with gourmet street food stalls, before hitting the dance floor, with a live link up to London’s fireworks. Premium tickets cost just £99 per person, which includes access to the VIP lounge. www.celtic-manor.com
