Eight New Year Celebrations to Book Now
Get 2023 off to the best start with these celebrations to attend
NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE BALL
31ST DECEMBER
Spanish City, Whitley Bay
0191 691 7090
spanishcity.co.uk
Celebrate the countdown to the New Year in style at this Masquerade Ball. Put on your finest masquerade mask and enjoy a night of great entertainment as well as a five-course dinner. Hosted in St Mary’s Lighthouse Suite, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s certainly a picture-perfect place to celebrate.
BIG MOUTH NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL AT JURYS INN
31ST DECEMBER
Jurys Inn Middlesbrough
01642 729729
middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk
Big Mouth’s legendary New Year’s Eve party is at the Jury’s Inn with MC Matt Reed! As well as hilarious comedy, they’ll be serving up old school pie and peas and there’s a disco till late, so it’s a great way to see in the New Year.
FLAMBOROUGH FIRE FESTIVAL
31ST DECEMBER
Mereside, Flamborough
flamboroughfirefestival.org
This year’s Flamborough Fire Festival promises to be the most spectacular ever, with fireballs, a viking torchlight procession, Ragnar’s Encampment & Mead Hall the Strongest Viking Challenge and a Viking costume competition.The festival will take place from 8pm at Mereside on New Year’s Eve – a truly unique way to see in the new year.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CRYSTAL & ICE BALL
31ST DECEMBER
Grantley Hall, Ripon
01765 620070
grantleyhall.co.uk
Guests will be welcomed to this event with a sparkling Champagne drinks reception at 7pm before enjoying a specially-designed six-course menu and live entertainment throughout the evening and welcoming in the new year with a piper and a spectacular fireworks display.
DALE CASTELL: OUR HOUSE NYE
31ST DECEMBER–1ST JANUARY
The Piece Hall, Halifax
01422 525200
thepiecehall.co.uk
Following a sold out show this summer at The Piece Hall, Dale Castell and the Our House Family are back for a New Year’s Eve special in the Spiegeltent. Expect a party atmosphere with the unmistakable Our House sound of Old Skool, Club Classics and Funky House.
NEW YEAR PACKAGE
31ST DECEMBER–2ND JANUARY
Swinton Park, Ripon
01765 680900
swintonestate.com
Enjoy a two-night stay at Swinton Park. Start the evening with a Champagne and canapé drinks reception, followed by a black tie and evening dress dinner at either Samuel’s Restaurant, the Terrace Restaurant or the Chef’s Table. Then head to the library to count down to new year. On New Year’s Day, experience the very best of what Swinton Estate has to offer, with a guided walk, macaroon making with the Cookery School tutor chef and a falconry experience by the Birds of Prey team. Lunch is served in the Deer House with stunning views over Swinton Park.
CHARITY OPENING NEW YEAR’S DAY
1ST JANUARY
Raby, Staindrop
01833 660888 raby.co.uk
Wrap up warm and get your walking boots on to start the new year with a refreshing walk through the wide-open space of the estate’s parkland (home to both Raby Red Deer and Fallow Deer). Bring your four-legged friends and refuel on hot drinks at the café. All proceeds from ticket sales will be going towards Raby’s chosen charity of the year for 2023 – to be announced.
RNS: NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT
1ST JANUARY
Sage Gateshead
sagegateshead.com
Join Royal Northern Sinfonia and Viennese violinist Christoph Koncz, principal second of the Vienna Philharmonic, for a sensational start to 2023.
