Top 4 reasons to celebrate New Year's in London

New Year's Eve is one of the best party nights of the year, as people all around the world come to London to celebrate the start of 2013 by watching the spectacular New Years Eve fireworks in London!

1. New Years Eve fireworks show

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The New Years Eve fireworks in London takes place at the London Eye, South Bank on Monday 31st December 2012, and is due to begin shortly before midnight and the event is free to attend.

The best views of the fireworks are from Westminster Bridge and the north embankment of the River Thames, directly in front of the London Eye. 

From our Waterloo Penthouse Serviced Apartment you and your family can even see the fireworks from the balcony of your apartment. In fact, it is positioned high above the London skyline on the 7th floor and it offers two balconies and exceptional views across to the iconic London Eye.

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2. Boat parties on a River Thames

What better way to end the 2012 and start your 2013 than see London's riverside landmarks at their glittering best on a River cruise down the Thames? 

You can celebrate New Years Eve on the River Thames and enjoy in style one of the boat parties where you will experience a fantastic cruise by night.

They generally include buffet, live music and drinks. 

3. New Years Eve theatre shows

If you are a theater lover, then for you London offers great shows for New Years Eve. Here’s a list of performances. 

4. Enjoy free transport

And if you are already worried about the transportation, you will be happy to hear that the Tube is open for New Years Eve night (is not a secret that the trains in London run until between 12:00 am - 12:30 am) and you will enjoy free transport.

There is free travel available on the Tube to help partygoers in and out of the centre of town for a few hours (usually Tube services will be free from 11.45pm 31st December to 4.30am 1st January). 

Moreover, the pubs and restaurants are open till late hours of the morning and have special New Year’s parties for you to rock all night long! 

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