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Golden and white fireworks burst over the River Thames at night, with the lit Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower on the left bank, Westminster Bridge in the middle, the blue-lit London Eye on the far bank and a crowd along the embankment.

Published November 10, 2026

London New Year's Eve fireworks 2026: tickets, times, areas and transport

London NYE fireworks, Thursday 31 December 2026: tickets £20–£55 on Ticketmaster, entry 20:00–22:30, fireworks at midnight; six areas, gates, transport.

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Two hands clink steaming mugs of mulled wine with cinnamon sticks in front of wooden Christmas market chalets with fairy lights, with shoppers and a domed stone building at blue hour behind.

Published November 10, 2026

UK Christmas markets 2026: dates and opening hours, Manchester to Edinburgh

Christmas markets UK 2026: 14 markets from the Southbank (2 Nov) to Bath (26 Nov), with opening hours, Christmas and Boxing Day times, prices and free entry.

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