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 the new year 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.
New Years Eve | Retreat East
Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, IP6 9QE
Ring in the New Year in style at Retreat East!
Begin the evening with a sparkling welcome at 7.00pm and toast to new beginnings. Indulge in a delicious five-course dinner at 7.30pm in The Great Barn restaurant. Enjoy live music from our resident musician Peter Hepworth, during your feast before dancing the night away to our DJ.
Date/Time: New Year’s Eve 2025 | Doors open at 7pm
Tickets: £tbc
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Stay
Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6NU
Gala Dinner
Countdown to 2026 in spectacular style at Seckford Hall with an incredible evening of fabulous food, flowing drinks and awesome entertainment. Nowhere does New Year’s Eve quite like Seckford Hall.
Date/Time: 31st December
Tickets: £120pp
2-night New Year’s Eve Break
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a two-night break, including a four-course Gala Dinner, dancing, fireworks, and a midnight bagpiper. Wake up to hearty Suffolk breakfasts, enjoy spa sessions, and relax with fine dining for the perfect start to the year.
Date/Time: 31st December
Tickets: £100 per room deposit
New Years Eve Party | Thorpeness Country Club
Thorpeness Country Club, The Benthills, Leiston, IP16 4NU
Bid a fond farewell to 2025 and celebrate the arrival of 2026 with our glamourous New Year’s Eve party!
The evening begins with a glass of fizz and canapés upon arrival, followed by a fabulous four-course supper, live music with singer and sax player, the Cosmic Girls, and of course, fireworks and a Champagne toast on the lawn as the clock strikes midnight.
Date/Time: New Year’s Eve 2025 | Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets: £95
New Year’s Eve Dinner | Milsom Hotels
Talbooth Restaurant, Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HP
Begin your evening with Champagne and canapés, accompanied by the soulful sounds of a traditional piper to set the celebratory tone.
Indulge in an exquisite five-course dinner, carefully crafted by our talented chefs, followed by freshly brewed coffee and decadent chocolates. As the night unfolds, head to our adorned marquee on the terrace, where you can dance the night away beneath the stars.
At the stroke of midnight, raise a glass of Champagne as we countdown to the New Year with Big Ben’s iconic chimes. From our terrace, enjoy a screening of spectacular view of the Thames fireworks, ensuring a dazzling start to 2026.
Date/Time: 31st December | Doors open at 8:00pm
Tickets: £200 per person
New Year’s Eve Stay Package | The Swan, Lavenham
The Swan at Lavenham, High Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9QA
Elevate your New Year’s Eve celebrations and sparkle your way into 2026 with our magical two-night package with invite-only New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball.
A truly unforgettable way to end the year with the perfect combination of rest and relaxation, and plenty of glitz and glamour. Explore the peaceful surroundings of the Suffolk countryside, enjoy a restful night’s sleep in one of our impressive bedrooms or suites, and look forward to many memorable moments with your special someone this festive season, all within the sublime comfort of our 15th Century home.
Date/Time: Arriving on 30th or 31st December
Tickets: From £900
New Year’s Eve Package | Brudenell, Aldeburgh
Brudenell Hotel, The Parade, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BU
Countdown to midnight and welcome the arrival of 2026 with a glamourous New Year’s Eve celebration at The Brudenell. Dress to impress for a memorable evening at our black-tie dinner before a Champagne toast and fireworks on the beach at midnight!
Date/Time: 31st December
Places in Suffolk
Boatmans Riverside Holiday Cottage | Suffolk
Cooks Hill, Letheringham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7RB
Cosy Camping Suffolk | Suffolk
Cosy Camping Suffolk, Tenth Road, Bucklesham, Suffolk, IP10 0BP
Dine at Retreat East | Suffolk
Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, Suffolk, IP6 9QE
Doves Barn | Suffolk
Stowmarket Road, Badley, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8RJ
Heart of Suffolk Distillery Ltd | Suffolk
Unit 4 Finbows Yard, Station Road, Bacton, Suffolk, IP14 4NH
Helmingham Hall | Suffolk
The Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF
Hintlesham Golf Club | Suffolk
Hintlesham, Ipswich , Suffolk, IP8 3JG
Loaded Southwold | Suffolk
6 Victoria Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6HZ
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