New Year’s Eve 2016: best places to see the fireworks in London

The New Year’s Eve is one of the greatest holidays in the year, residents of London used to watch many bright fireworks in different sites of the capital. The best places to see the fireworks in London are laid below, don’t miss this spectacular celebration!

The New Year is coming, and the city is ready to meet 2017 with fireworks. That wonderful pyrotechnic show makes the thousands lining the streets to catch a view of the night sky lit up. The best places to see the fireworks.

Since New Year’s Eve 2011, when London put on magical fireworks display to welcome in the Olympic year, the spectacular event has become a staple celebration.

The best places to see the fireworks in London can be free or ticketed, make your choice with the map:

London fireworks: list of the best ticketed places

You need to have bought a ticket to see the fireworks from the locations like Victoria Embankment, South Bank, Westminster Bridge and Waterloo Bridge. They all are easily the best spots to see the display.

Due to overcrowding, organisers introduced ticketing in these areas in 2014 to limit the number to 100,000.

Tickets cost just £10, but are now all sold out.

If you have a ticket, ensure that you bring photo ID with you and bag searches will also be in operations.