Devon

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fancy-dress-amp-parties">FANCY DRESS &amp; PARTIES</h2>



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Dressing up your thang? Head to Exeter Phoenix&#8217;s <a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/new-years-eve-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year’s Eve Party</a> (from £28pp) where the city&#8217;s cultural hub is celebrating their own cinema Studio 74’s 10th anniversary with a movie-themed party. Want the full mardigras? Stick some feathers in your hair and rumba over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSDbvHijmrQ/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Mermaid</a> (free entry) in Brixham. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7MlP9jGtq/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barnstaple&#8217;s Clayton&#8217;s &amp; the Glasshouse</a> are offering two glam options, including a Fine Dining Experience (£75pp) or a Bottomless Masquerade Party (£55pp) which could be dangerous. Prefer Blues Brother style? Book in for&nbsp;<a href="https://theleyarmskenn.co.uk/new-years-eve-gangsters-molls/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gangsters and Molls party</a>&nbsp;at The Ley Arms, Kenn, where the twinkles go on all year-round. 



Thinking sequins and mirror balls this year? Step back into the vibe of the most glamorous nightclub in history – Studio 54, New York City’s legendary home of disco, dance, and decadence at Totnes&#8217; <a href="https://barrelhousetotnes.co.uk/new-years-eve-2025-studio-54-party-free-entry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Barrel House</a> (free entry). Groove into the 80s at Dartington taproom <a href="https://thingshappenhere.co.uk/event/new-years-eve-into-the-groove-80s-night-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Things Happen Here</a>, or go the full swashbuckler in East Prawle at Muddy&#8217;s Best Destination Pub 2025, The Pigs Nose Inn and join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1457188358708691/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&amp;locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pirates of Prawle</a> (£30pp), where best-dressed pirates win treasure on the night.



Dartmouth&#8217;s <a href="https://www.sailloftdartmouth.co.uk/news--events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NYE Wigs and Hats Party</a> at the stylish Sail Loft is free to all to attend and at 11.45pm everyone heads to the river to watch the fireworks. Or strut your way to&nbsp;Exeter Quay&#8217;s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/onthewaterfrontexeter/posts/-new-years-eve-just-got-fabulous-join-us-on-wednesday-31st-december-for-our-nye-/1312371034262776/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the Waterfront</a>&nbsp;for their New Year’s Eve Drag Evening (£45pp).



Here&#8217;s a quirky one in a quiet thatched village! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/back-to-the-mansion-new-years-eve-torquay-tickets-1889240060879?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&amp;_gl=1*k22mns*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg0OTQwODcyMC4xNzY1NDUzODYz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjU0NTM4NjIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjU0NTQyMTgkajIwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Back To The Mansion</a> (from £35) has a Great Gatsby 20s style theme at Maidencombe&#8217;s Rock House, the stunning former home of Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling, and featuring a Ministry Of Sound headliner!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-black-tie">BLACK TIE </h2>



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Let&#8217;s raise the glamour stakes and trip over to Boringdon Hall&#8217;s <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-years-eve-masquerade-ball-at-boringdon-hall-tickets-1448918276569?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawOni_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBpY3RyYUcwcHV3YjJWVUpIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkT3DNs6F2Ar3kfBv6jRqs_aqtW7wN2EgJc3sWgvJ0oUMnDuFAP1qb-VY26Y_aem_zrYCuoUzfe_6vw6fenRfHA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masquerade Ball </a>(from £179pp) for a champagne reception in the Great Hall, a four-course à la carte menu, and music from The Remarkables to welcome in 2026. 



Ever-classy Lympstone Manor has devised <a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlchwLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIC8kYX_7AgM?event_id=ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlcjkLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIC8kYX_7AgMCxIQc3JfR2VuVmVudWVFdmVudBiAgOWD4KO9Cww" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael&#8217;s&nbsp;New Year’s Eve House Party</a> (£525pp), a black-tie seven-course menu with music, a curated wine flight and all the fun of the fireworks over the Exe Estuary at midnight.



Less spenny, but with black tie vibes is The Treasury&#8217;s <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-years-eve-snowball-with-joey-the-lips-tickets-1850578553269" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NYE Snowball</a> (£50pp) in Plymouth, a historic venue where the cocktails will be flowing, Joey the Lips is belting out the bangers and the confetti cannons will be booming until 2am.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dinner-dates">DINNER DATES</h2>



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Exclusive menu, Laurent-Perrier Champagne and gorgeous decor? It must be <a href="https://ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-south-west/the-ivy-exeter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ivy Exeter</a>&#8216;s New Year’s Eve Celebration (£87.50pp) where you can tuck in a napkin for a series of decadent Champagne-infused dishes, including that amazing Chocolate Bombe.



Looking for a dinner date with champagne and canapès in another Muddy-approved pub? Head creekside to Tuckenhay&#8217;s <a href="http://he-maltsters.co.uk/what-s-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maltsters Arm</a><a href="https://www.the-maltsters.co.uk/what-s-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s</a> (£125pp) where the chef is rustling up a seven-course delight, followed by music and dancing until midnight.



Chef Matt Mason is guaranteed to impress with his 3-course NY Eve menu (£89pp) at <a href="https://www.theviewexeter.co.uk/our-menus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The View</a>, over looking the city lights on the top floor of Exeter&#8217;s Courtyard by Marriott. That rooftop bar is just the place for NY Eve sparkles.



How about an excuse to check out The Yacht, Torquay&#8217;s new stylish bar and eatery is a <a href="https://eot.eaststreetpubco.com/f/a/IW18r24Qcu_r_fRxHHoMDQ~~/AAAHURA~/zzoGC_cZFvuPaI6joFQ6SY4yqeiBF5uinixrFu2xBpcHf8k4so6jy_uLOQJ9iseAzgfu7fBhiRzzILdZXo_mFvnQOI9JVd5IlzC01gtwu9JluxubW0Foi6oPEvsdSeLmmO5D-AnAJmGEPQHPTQ7w0wazpJlVnbM8DYP3e3v-1gXgIyTrhCM-bGeCpUN5BtvHa_FEwZLUhqFVvx_7cIhmPiE1itBoQKva6C9sGy0PWZ8JAtaAFpy3XX5KBeQxCzgujWIrs7uCBj0FNF5xeyYme-mxh857BQHGYwVsB3sZMIWp3GH8vnBFqtVSwJOTY-byZZXjGg6DlJ-glhsc_qqv7Q~~" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Five-Course NY Dining Experience</a>&nbsp;(£80pp) overlooking Torquay Harbour with seasonal dishes, a welcome drink to begin the&nbsp;evening, bubbles at midnight and a resident DJ. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fireworks">FIREWORKS</h2>



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Dartmouth goes the full shebang on NY Eve when everyone dresses up like crazy and heads to the harbour to watch the magical firework display over the River Dart. If you&#8217;d rather watch them from the comfort of indoors, book in a <a href="https://www.1620dartmouth.com/new-years-eve.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bar 1620</a> who are promising a DJ, disco balls, Big Ben and bubbles.



In Plymouth, it&#8217;s over the Hoe to watch the Sonic Fireworks display or splash out on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/new-years-eve-party-p3621773" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year at Home Park Stadium</a> (£85pp) where they&#8217;re laying on a three-course dinner, a musical journey throughout the evening before the countdown, a complimentary glass of prosecco at midnight.



Count down to midnight at <a href="https://www.clovelly.co.uk/event/new-years-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clovelly&#8217;s Red Lion</a> where the 18th century inn right on the harbour is hosting a medieval themed New Year’s party with fireworks, music, and fancy&nbsp;dress.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-family-amp-daytime">FAMILY &amp; DAYTIME</h2>



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Laughs &amp; Ladders at Plymouth&#8217;s <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laughs-and-ladders-new-years-eve-tickets-1765108459919?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&amp;_gl=1*1o8m4bm*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg0OTQwODcyMC4xNzY1NDUzODYz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjU0NTM4NjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjU0NTM4NjIkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honky Tonk Library</a> (from £11-40pp) is promising you can skip the bar queues and enjoy three laidback options from any time from 2pm til midnight: just drinks and a bite, Comedy Night, a whirl on they board games, Fitz&#8217;s curry or stay for the lot. 



Love to play? Shoot your shot at prosecco pong, belt it out in the karaoke rooms, or challenge your friends to a game of pool at&nbsp;Plymouth&#8217;s <a href="https://boombattlebar.com/uk/new-years-eve/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boom Battle Bar.</a>&nbsp;Exeter&#8217;s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoardUK/photos/-tis-the-season-to-ring-in-the-new-year-with-board-were-so-excited-to-bring-back/1424518369673562/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Board</a>&nbsp;are bringing back their sell-out New Year’s Eve Party, which includes their BIG FAT Quiz of the Year, a&nbsp;glass of Prosecco (or soft drink) to toast at midnight and a&nbsp;big bowl of popcorn for your table.



One for those with young ‘uns – The Box, Plymouth are planning a<a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/new-years-eve-family-party" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;New Year’s Eve Family Party</a>&nbsp;(£15pp) at St Luke’s with New Year celebrations, but a little early to allow your little ones to experience the countdown to midnight without having to stay up so late. 



Or head to Bideford&#8217;s Big Sheep for their <a href="https://tickets.thebigsheep.co.uk/event-tickets/45379?branches.branchID=1504" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year&#8217;s Eve Glow Party</a> (£4.50-9pp) where kids can dance away the afternoon at a glow disco with games, prizes, and a NYE-alike countdown. Also in <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bideford-kids-new-years-eve-party-at-the-pannier-market-tickets-1963643259850?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&amp;keep_tld=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bideford Kids&#8217; New Year&#8217;s Eve Party </a>at the Pannier Market (free/booking essential) from 10am-2pm is promising kids games, a bouncy castle, modelling, fancy dress competition, crafts, competitions, snacks. 



Ooh and never mind the hangover &#8211; let&#8217;s not forget NY Day!&nbsp;Giddy up over to the <a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/exeter/events-tickets/new-years-day/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year&#8217;s Day&nbsp;Raceday</a> (£19pp) at&nbsp;Haldon&#8217;s Exeter Racecourse&nbsp;where families gather every year to watch the spectacle of seven jump races, live music and warming food and drinks. 



Here&#8217;s to 2026!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more-festive-fun">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE FESTIVE FUN?</h2>



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