London's Fireworks Celebrations to be Ticketed for the First Time

LONDON, September 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

London's hugely popular and internationally acclaimed New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations, organised by the Mayor of London, have become so successful that the organisers have taken the decision to ticket the event in order to reduce the number of people attending.

This year 100,000 tickets will be available to the public, which will guarantee good views of the fantastic pyrotechnic display and a better visitor experience. People, from anywhere in the UK or abroad, will be able to book up to four tickets from Friday 26 September at 12 noon (UK time), by going to http://www.london.gov.uk/nye.

Introducing tickets to popular events, similar to the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations, is a recognised way of controlling crowd numbers and not a penny of profit will be made from the £10 fee, which will be used to pay for administration costs and ensuring the event is safe.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 'London's New Year's Eve fireworks are phenomenally popular, not just in the capital, but across the world and we want to ensure it continues to be a safe, enjoyable and sustainable event for the long-term. After consulting with our partners, we are introducing ticketing to help manage crowd numbers and create a better experience on the night. For anyone without a ticket the fireworks are again being shown live and in full on television, meaning you can watch it in glorious HD colour without missing a single second. And don't forget, there are hundreds of other New Year's Eve celebrations to enjoy in bars, restaurants and clubs across the capital.'

If you can't get a ticket to attend the fireworks there are many other amazing events and experiences to enjoy, so long as visitors plan ahead and book in advance.

London offers the best dining experiences in the world from top class fare at one of the city's Michelin starred restaurants, treating someone special to a romantic supper or taking an unforgettable dinner cruise down the Thames.

Many London pubs and gastro pubs will be staying open past midnight and top comedy clubs and West End theatres will be putting on great performances.  London is also one of the clubbing capitals of Europe and there will be a whole host of specially organised club nights in unique locations around the city or top DJ sets at one of these well-known nightclubs.

Families can also have a great time by taking the children to an afternoon matinee or enjoying skating on the many ice rinks around the capital. While some might still be in bed, the New Year's Day Parade provides a stunning start to the New Year with marching bands, acrobats, cheerleaders and entertainers.

For more information about what's going on in London on New Year's Eve go to http://www.visitlondon.com/newyearseve

GENERAL PUBLIC/NON-MEDIA ENQUIRIES. To sign up for information and updates, people should go to http://www.london.gov.uk/nye.

SOURCE London & Partners