Hi Sue – thanks for following up and letting me (and the readers) how the Fireworks in London at New Year Eve were. I’m so glad you had an amazing experience – it really is special. Lucky you that Big Ben was able to ring in the New Year – it was under renovation when I was there. How special the sights and sounds were this year.

Thanks again for the help! We stood in the middle divide of the road and it was perfect. The queue to get in was quite long but well organized with a volunteer standing at the end with a sign informing people of where it was. The bathrooms were on both ends of the bridges and there were two food trucks available. Non alcoholic beverages were being sold, so if someone wants something to ring in the New Year, you need to bring it in (non glass bottles). We took a bottle of Prosecco and put it a large water bottle.

This was an event that I will always remember and think about when I see London NYE on TV.

Congrats on getting tickets – it is really a fun night out and memorable way to experience NYE

Its such a fun event – hope you have fun. Yes there were some families (more with tweens/teens) that I saw in the Pink Area of Waterloo Bridge but the event isn’t recommended for younger children as they don’t allow strollers/prams/etc. That said, any child under 16 needs to accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Be prepared for crowds on tube and in street, bring flashlight/torch for bathrooms (no lights) and bring snacks with you. I’d recommend layers of course with the weather and if you can manage a few blankets if you find seats on the ground to stake out. Enjoy