5 British Cities Have Just Been Voted The Happiest Places To Spend New Year's Eve

If you’re looking for a vibrant night out this New Year’s Eve, Sheffield is a great place to head to. West Street, Carver Street and Division Street are where the main range of bars are situated, but you’ll also find lively pubs and restaurants across the whole city.

For a refreshing start to the year, The Hathersage Swimming Pool New Year’s Dip takes place just outside of Sheffield on the 1st January. The open-air pool might sound daunting but is heated to a pleasant 28 degrees this year.

A firm favourite all year round, Brighton is a great coastal hotspot for a more alternative New Year’s celebration.

Whether you want to ring in 2019 laughing your socks off at a comedy evening, or taking in an impressive view of Brighton and the surrounding area whilst on a ‘flight’ on the British Airways i360 Tower, there’s all sorts of events planned.

A brisk New Year’s Day walk can be taken on the nearby South Downs to round off the celebrations the next day.

Exeter is perfect for revellers looking for a fun evening out, coupled with striking nearby scenery and countryside.

Enjoy dinner and drinks in the city, the Quayside looks particularly pretty lit up in the evening, and then take in the nearby towns and villages, such as Sidmouth and Branscombe, on New Year’s Day.

With its rich history and impressive architecture, New Year’s Eve in Bath offers a perfect backdrop for the celebrations.

For something truly unique, The Roman Baths even become a New Year’s party venue hosting a glamorous ball with dinner, drinks and dancing.

Equally unique is watching the fireworks at Longleat, a short drive from Bath. The stately home and safari park puts on a memorable fireworks show on the 31 December and the 1 January.

The perfect location for a slightly more low-key night out, celebrate the end of the year amongst the historic spires and world-famous colleges of Oxford.

Take a stroll, or even a punt, along the river to see the breath-taking architecture, then pick yourself a cosy pub to ring 2019 in from – many will have special events or live music.