{"id":3866,"date":"2009-12-29T12:40:18","date_gmt":"2009-12-29T16:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3866"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:53:19","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:53:19","slug":"celebrate-new-year-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/29\/celebrate-new-year-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the New Year in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Still no plans for New Year\u2019s Eve?<strong> There are countless ways to count down to 2010 in <a title=\"London Travel Guide\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/\">London<\/a>.<\/strong> Whether you<div class=\"img alignright size-medium wp-image-6578\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/new-year-london-eye-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of the London Eye fireworks, one of the best new eve day celebration\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\n\t<div>Photo of the London Eye fireworks<\/div>\n<\/div>want a party atmosphere or are looking for something more subdued, the city offers plenty of ways to celebrate. New York Habitat <a title=\"Accommodations in London\" href=\"\/london-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rentals in London<\/a> will also suit any style, fit your budget and keep you close to the action, no matter how you choose to ring in the new decade. So while you still may not have plans for New Year\u2019s Eve, you\u2019ll definitely have a great place to stay!<\/p>\n<p>For visitors who want to experience London\u2019s famed nightlife, there\u2019s no better time to take part than on New Year\u2019s Eve. Fans of 007 should head to <strong>The Bond Ball in <a title=\"Travel tips about Kensington and Holland Park, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/kensington-holland-park\/\">Kensington<\/a>,<\/strong> where guests dress as their favorite Bond characters\u2014and there are sure to be plenty of martinis on hand (shaken, of course). For a very old school celebration, Shoreditch is the place to be\u2014particularly at the Golden Age of Babylon party, which promises all forms of ancient hedonism.<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s a little late in the year for Oktoberfest, you can still make the <strong>German-themed Beer Hall Bash on Fulham Road<\/strong>. The road is located in <a title=\"Accommodations in South Kensington, London\" href=\"\/london-apartment\/vacation\/south-kensington\">South Kensington, a neighborhood offering plenty of nice and cozy accommodations<\/a>. Or check out the variety of free New Year\u2019s Eve events held at bars and clubs all across London.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"img alignleft size-full wp-image-3868\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/865\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/picture-ln-apt\/0865\/0865D02.jpg\" alt=\"London Accommodation 1 Bedroom Rental in Southwark (LN-865)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>London Accommodation 1 Bedroom Rental in Southwark (LN-865)<\/div>\n<\/div>If you have a quieter, more romantic evening in mind,<strong> The Somerset House <\/strong>has the answer. Their sophisticated New Year\u2019s Eve celebration involves champagne, French cuisine and watching fireworks from the balcony. Of course, you can always join the crowds along the Thames River for the festive London Eye fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>For family-friendly celebrations, consider the ice skating rinks outside of major London landmarks. <strong>The Natural History Museum<\/strong> has a main skate and junior rink\u2014not to mention an unbeatable backdrop. <strong>The Tower of London in the <a title=\"Travel tips about the City, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/city\/\">City<\/a> and Hampton Court in <a title=\"Travel Guide to Islington, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/islington\/\">Islington<\/a><\/strong> also have evening skating, with holiday snacks, hot cocoa and mulled wine on offer to keep revelers happy and warm.<\/p>\n<p>The festivities don\u2019t end with New Year\u2019s Eve, however. At noon on New Year\u2019s Day,<strong> the London Parade 2010 <\/strong>winds its way through the center of town\u2014from Piccadilly in <a title=\"Travel tips about Soho and Mayfair, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/mayfair-soho\/\">Soho<\/a> to Whitehall in <a title=\"Travel Guide to Westminster, London\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/london\/london-travel-guide\/london-neighborhoods\/westminster\/\">Westminster<\/a>. Join the throngs of people who turn up along the parade route to watch this traditional, free family spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>The choices for an amazing place to stay during your visit to London are just as unlimited. Consider the following New York Habitat vacation rentals:<div class=\"img alignright size-full wp-image-3869\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/687\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/london_accommodation_1bedroom_bermondsey_ln687.jpg\" alt=\"London Accommodation 1-bedroom in Bermondsey (LN-687)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>London Accommodation 1-bedroom in Bermondsey (LN-687)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This showcase of modern design: a<a title=\"London Accommodation: 1-bedroom vacation retnal in Southwark (LN-865)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/865\"> 1-bedroom vacation rental in Southwark (LN-865)<\/a> off Bermondsey Street on the first floor of a period converted industrial building. Near both Borough Market and London Bridge, this flat comes with a double bed, double sofa bed (perfect for the kids perhaps), hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and a terrace right off the bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A bright, stylish and contemporary <a title=\"London Accommodation: 1-bedroom in Bermondsey (LM-687)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/687\">1-bedroom vacation accommodation in Bermondsey, Southwark (LN-687)<\/a>, conveniently located on Tower Bridge Road. This fully equipped flat offers a double bed, laundry\/dryer and parking space, and is a short walk from The City district, as well as tube stations and bus stops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate the new year in style in a New York Habitat vacation accommodation\u2014and let us know your plans for New Year\u2019s Eve in London with a comment below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Still no plans for New Year\u2019s Eve? 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