New Year’s Eve is a chance to get together, reflect upon the year, and drink champagne surrounded by sequins.
So take a moment to make some plans and start 2019 as you mean to go on.
Here are some ideas to help you celebrate the new year in style.
You may also be interested in our Christmas Events in Suffolk guide and our What’s on in Suffolk guide.
Dinner & Dancing
Jimmy’s New Year’s Eve Party
Ipswich
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:00 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Dinner and dancing to see in the new year at Jimmy’s Farm in Ipswich.
Includes:
- Arrival Drinks
- Two Course Dinner
- DJ & Dancing
19:00 arrival, for dinner at 19:30. Carriages at 01:00.
Tickets: £35
Call 0147 360 4206 to book your place.
Jimmy’s Farm
Pannington Hall Lane
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9AA
New Year’s Eve at The Great House
Lavenham
Mon 31st Dec – Tues 1st Jan 2019.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Great House Restaurant & Hotel, with a selection of special dishes and evening celebrations.
£130 per person
Market Place
Lavenham
Sudbury, Suffolk
CO6 4BZ
New Year’s Eve at Belstead Brook
Ipswich
Mon 31st Dec 2018 18:45 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Dinner and dancing at Belstead Brook:
- Champagne & canape reception from 18:45
- Three course dinner served in the Willow Street at 19:30
- Dancing- Disco with sounds of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s
- Carriages at 01:00.
£85 per person
Belstead Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 9HB
New Year’s Eve Quiz & Dinner
Hadleigh
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:00 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Mark Mason hosts the Big Quiz of 2018 at the Hadleigh Ram, accompanied by a delicious four course meal.
Adult: £45
5 The Market Place
Hadleigh
Suffolk
IP7 5DL
New Year’s Eve Disco
Dedham
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:30 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:30.
Head to Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf, & Spa for a New Year’s Eve Disco.
Tuck into a two course hot and cold buffet and dance the night away to a live DJ.
Tickets: £49.95
Keepers lane
Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
Suffolk
CO10 9PZ
New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet
Stoke by Nayland
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:30 – Until late.
Celebrate at The Angel Inn with a glass of fizz and plenty of dancing at their New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet.
Tickets: £40
Polstead Street
Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
Suffolk
CO6 4SA
New Year’s Eve at Lavenham Greyhound
Lavenham
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:30 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
A selection of small dishes, known as Bowl Food, will be served on New Year’s Eve at Lavenham Greyhound, accompanied by live music.
Adult: £50
97 High Street
Lavenham
Suffolk
CO10L 9PZ
New Year’s Eve Hootenanny 2018
Ipswich
Mon 31st Dec 2018 20:00 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Live music, specialist bars, and street food, set in a Medieval church.
Includes:
- Craft Beer & Ale, Gin, Wine, and Prosecco Bars
- Street Food
- Host: BBC’s Stephen ‘Foz’ Foster
- Live Music: J.S & The Lockerbillies, DJ Daniel Lee Harvey, GrapevineLIVE acoustic set from Folk-Punk guitarist James Morgan
Tickets: £30 (Limited Early Bird Tickets are available for £25).
St Peter’s by the Waterfront
College Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 1XF
New Year’s Eve at Greshams
Ipswich
Mon 31st Dec 2018 18:00 – Until late.
Greshams is hosting a New Year’s Eve party night on Monday 31st. The evening will begin with a two course meal, followed by music from the resident DJ.
Tickets: £35
312 Tuddenham Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 3QL
Excuses to get Dressed Up
Great Gatsby Themed New Year’s Eve Party
Woodbridge
Mon 31st Dec 2018
Great Gatsby themed party, including:
- Champagne on Arrival
- Buffet Food from 20:00 – 21:45
- Mini Casino from 20:00 – 22:00
- Cocktails at the Bar
- Music from Marco Spina, Club Movida
Dress Code: Great Gatsby theme.
There will be prizes for the most casino chips won and the best dressed, so dress to impress!
£55 per person- includes welcome drink, buffet food, casino tables, and music
£20 per person entering after 22:00- includes welcome drink.
To book, call 0139 4384 242.
The Crown at Woodbridge
The Thoroughfare
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1AD
Winter Wonderland Gala Dinner
Woodbridge
Mon 31st Dec 2018
Winter Wonderland themed dinner in the Great Hall and Pavilion, followed by live entertainment.
Includes:
- Arrival Drink
- Three Course Meal
- Live Entertainment
£95 per person.
Please note that tables will be shared.
To book your place, please call 0139 438 5678
Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6NU
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance
Ipswich
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:00 – Until late.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at a Gala Dinner Dance hosted by Hintlesham Hall.
The evening will start with a champagne reception and canapes, whilst a traditional Scottish piper begins the evening’s entertainment.
Hintlesham Hall
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3NS
New Year’s Eve Gala Ball
Dedham
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:30 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:30.
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf, & Spa will be holding a Gala Ball to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Enjoy a glass of champagne, canapes, a four course dinner, and music from a live band.
Keepers Lane
Stoke by Nayland, Dedham
Suffolk
CO6 4PZ
New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball
Thorpeness
Mon 31st Dec 2018 18:00 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Dress to impress for the New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball in Thorpeness- and bring a warm coat for watching the fireworks.
Includes:
- Sparkling Reception with Glass of Champagne
- Five Course Meal
- Live Music- Phil Jackson Rock ‘n’ Roll Band
- Midnight Fireworks
£92 per person
To book, call 0172 845 1021
Thorpeness Country Club
The Benthills
Thorpeness
Suffolk
IP16 4NU
Black Tie Dinner
Woodbridge
Mon 31st Dec 2018
Black Tie dinner in the restaurant at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa, followed by live entertainment in the Great Hall.
Includes:
- Arrival Drink
- Four Course Meal
- Live Entertainment
£110 per person.
Please note that tables will be shared, and that the dress code is Black Tie.
To book your place, please call 0139 438 5678
Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6NU
Child Friendly Events
New Year’s Eve Family Disco
Woodbridge
Mon 31st Dec 2018 19:00 – Tues 1st Jan 2019 01:00.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family and include the kids in the New Year’s Eve Family Disco at Ufford Park Hotel.
Includes:
- Arrival Drinks
- Buffet
- Family Disco
Adults: £35
Children (5-12 years): £20
Children (under 5): Free
Call to book: 0139 438 3555 ext. 300/325
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa
Yarmouth Road
Melton
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1QW
Family New Year’s Eve
Beccles
Mon 31st Dec 2018
19:30 for 20:00.
Family New Year’s Eve event, including live music, games, and buffet food.
Call for more information: 0150 271 2207
Ringsfield Village Hall
Church Road
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 8NT
And after all that celebrating, here’s something for New Year’s Day…
New Year’s Day Breakfast
Ipswich
Tues 1st Jan 2019
Don’t worry if you’re all partied out on New Year’s Day. Let Jimmy’s Farm take care of breakfast. They will be serving things to suit all appetites, from jam on toast, all the way to their Greedy Farmer’s Breakfast.
For more information or to book call 0147 3604 206.
Jimmy’s Farm
Pannington Hall Lane
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2AR
New Year’s Day Jazz Lunch
Ipswich
Tues 1st Jan 2019 13:00 – 15:00.
The New Year’s Day Jazz Lunch at Hintlesham Hall Hotel begins with a glass of Pink Prosecco and canapes, followed by a three course lunch, coffee, and truffles.
Lunch will be accompanied by live music from the Jazz band.
Tickets: £49.50
Hintlesham Hall
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3NS
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