It’s just about that time of year when all the people who refuse to make plans for NYE start freaking out about not having plans for NYE. Never fear! We have four cheap, easy ways that you can easily avoid FOMO.
KCLSU New Year’s Eve Party
Head KCLSU’s BRAND NEW Philosophy Bar for their annual New Year’s Eve Party to end 2016. You’ll be ringing in the New Year right in the centre of London, alongside some of the biggest celebrations in the city.
What’s included? Your £18 ticket gets you a free drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic), light food options and low drink prices throughout the evening. The Union is currently offering two tickets for £25 on their website.
London Mayor’s Fireworks
If you
live at Stamford Street Apartments, boy do we have news for you! You have access to one of London’s most popular New Year’s Eve events. Stamford Street Apartments is in the ticketed event area for the London Mayor’s Fireworks, which means as long as you have a wristband, you’ll have a great view of the event. The fireworks start at 7.30 pm, see the Major of London’s website for more information.
Even if don’t plan to watch the fireworks, we advise that all Stamford Street residents collect a wristband from reception before 31 December. Wristbands are limited so make sure you get in quick. You will not be allowed to enter the ticketed area if you do not hold a wristband or an ID card that includes your Stamford Street Address.
The Global Lounge
If you have no plans and are worried about being alone, join the Global Lounge Facebook group and see how other King’s Students are celebrating.
The Global Lounge is your Winter Break space at Franklin-Wilkins Building. It will be open until 6 pm on New Year’s Eve, so you can head to Waterloo and play some Nintendo Wii or table tennis to kick off your night.
On New Year’s Day Bridget Jones’s Diary will be playing at 6 pm, the perfect way to start the New Year!
Winter Wonderland or Kew Gardens
If you are more of a Christmas person and feel as though the season has ended too quickly, you can still visit two of London’s best Christmas displays on New Year’s Eve. Kew Gardens is beautiful all year around, but at Christmas, it really makes its mark. Think beautiful nature inspired Christmas lights, a Santa’s Grotto and a vintage carousel.
Winter Wonderland is also open on New Year’s Eve until 10 pm, book your tickets now to secure a place!
Lastly, between 23.45 and 4.30, you can travel for free on the Tube, Overground, bus, DLR and TFL rail. Stay safe and see you in the New Year!
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