Big 7 Travel compiled the list using feedback from social media and incorporated scores for a variety of events, street parties, accessibility and value for money
12:42, 24 Dec 2025Updated 08:05, 26 Dec 2025
These Welsh cities are the best places to celebrate(Image: John Myers)
Three Welsh destinations have secured spots in the top 20 finest locations across the UK for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Global travel platform Big 7 Travel has recognised these three Welsh venues as among Britain’s premier destinations for gathering with friends and revelling on New Year’s Eve.
The travel platform produces this annual ranking in the lead-up to the festive season, drawing on responses from its extensive social media community and incorporating ratings based on event diversity, street celebrations, transport links and affordability.
Edinburgh claims the summit of the rankings, being hailed as “the ultimate place to be for a New Year’s celebration”. Regarding the Welsh inclusions, one has secured a place in the top 10, while two others have earned positions within the top 20.
The Welsh locations featured in the rankings are listed below:
Start your New Year with a bang in the Welsh capital(Image: Matthew Horwood)Fishguard, Pembrokeshire – 18th position nationally in the UK
What the travel website says about Fishguard: Ideal for spectacular firework shows, family-friendly activities, and an unforgettable evening out.
It states: “Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, Wales has consistently been ranked among the top UK venues for New Year’s Eve parties, with its renowned NYE Street Party. Think food stalls, kid zones, live music and bands, games and bars selling every type of drink you can imagine. Watch the sky light up with fireworks at midnight and enjoy the sense of community that this street party offers to all its attendees.”
Swansea – 13th place overall in the UK
What the travel website says about Swansea: Perfect for mates and an action-packed evening out.
It reads: “Head for bottomless brunch on New Year’s Eve, attend a 1920s-themed jazz or swing party, dance the night away at one of the many clubs or bars or simply enjoy a drink at a pub with friends and cheers as the clock strikes midnight.
“Why not head down to the Waterfront Winterland Fair and enjoy some rides or go ice skating? There’s lots to do on New Year’s Eve in Wales’ second-largest city.”
Cardiff – 6th place overall in the UK
What the travel website says about Cardiff: Best for families, couples, friends:
It says: “Start your New Year with a bang in the Welsh capital, with firework displays, New Year’s Eve parties and Cardiff’s famous Winter Wonderland attraction, complete with an ice rink, fun fair and food and drink available. Live the VIP life at private gala balls or black tie events, enjoy your favourite tipple at a bar on Cardiff Bay, or dance the night away at a New Year’s Eve rave or party.”
Cardiff sees in the new year with a fireworks display from St David’s to the Senedd
The remaining destinations, which complete the top 20, include the Lake District, Portsmouth, Inverness, Belfast, Bristol, Derry, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Liverpool, Brighton, Glasgow, Leeds, St Ives, Birmingham, Manchester, and London.