For many, NYE is the worst kind of enforced fun. If that doesn’t apply to you, and you want to swap the Jools Holland and indoor champagne for something a bit different, here are the best New Year’s Eve events to do in Wales to wave farewell to 2022.
PEMBROKESHIRE WALKING HOLIDAY
Large Outdoors are hosting a magical guided winter walking trip on the scenic Pembrokeshire coast. Spend four nights in a hostel with stunning sea views and three days of guided walking, with the addition of activities, meals and a NYE kneesup.
YHA Pwll Deri, Goodwick, from Thurs 29 Dec
Tickets: from £345. Info: here
WALKING HOLIDAY IN SNOWDONIA
Spend four nights in a cosy guesthouse and enjoy three days of guided walking through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia. Meals and merriment will be provided and you are sure to feel peaceful and rested to begin the New Year.
Dol Peris, Gwynedd, from Thurs 29 Dec
Tickets: from £395. Info: here
5K FUN RUN
If starting the New Year with a fuzzy head (to put it lightly) is something you just can’t face, try a more energising approach, a fun run to be exact. Going into the New Year with a feeling of accomplishment will definitely get you off to a good start.
Trigonos, Caernarfon, Fri 30 Dec
Tickets: £5-£7.50. Info: here
LEGENDS OF SOUL & MOTOWN SHOW WITH JESS STEVENS
Slide into the New Year with legendary belters of the past as Jess Stevens pays homage to greats like Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Diana Ross. Your ticket not only includes a night of soulful music but a three-course meal to accompany it.
The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant, Swansea, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: £60. Info: here
SKA, TROJAN & REGGAE NIGHT
KW Promotions presents a night of music from Simmer Down and DJ Gwyn fulfilling all your ska, Trojan (as in the pioneering record label) and reggae needs.
Barry Island Sports & Social Club, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: £8. Info: here
FLIGHT CLUB BRUNCH SOCIAL
Prosecco, bottomless pizza paddles and social darts? Sounds like the perfect way to kick off your NYE celebrations at Flight Club. Brunch away to your darts content (sorry).
Flight Club, Cardiff, Sat 31 Dec – multiple start times for two-hour slots
Tickets: £25-£35. Info: here
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Boogie into the New Year at the hidden gem that is Jacob’s Roof Garden. With a bird’s eye view of the city and the promise of a special event, what more could you need to know? (Although there is more info coming soon.)
Jacob’s Roof Garden, Cardiff, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £30. Info: here
CULLEY’S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Culley’s Kitchen and Bar is bringing you the Candycane and Cocktails Bottomless Brunch with a themed two-course meal, bottomless prosecco or beer, and live music. There’s also a prize for the worst Christmas jumper.
Culley’s Restaurant, Cardiff, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £25. Info: here
THNKS FR TH MMRS: NYE
Sin City is promising a night of fun and alt emo music so if starting the new year singing your lungs out to Paramore and Fall Out Boy sounds like your thing, switch up your New Year’s Eve for a New Year’s Emo.
Sin City, Swansea, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £5. Info: here
OOMPAH OOMPAH BAVARIAN NEW YEAR
Indulge on a Bavarian two-course meal (including the favourites, bratwurst and schnitzel) and entertainment from the Amazing Bavarian Stompers. An evening full of fun, bier swilling and music.
Y Stablau, Betws-y-Coed, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: Tables from £220, event only free. Info: here
CHAPTER: REWRITE THE NIGHT
Be transported into a neon future in Atik’s high production club night with DJ’s, soundtracks and all the UV decor that you could imagine to take you into the future (literally).
Atik, Wrexham, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £5. Info: here
THE GREAT GATSBY SOIREE
Cardiff’s Coal Exchange will be having a makeover worthy of a Gatsby party with a live seven-piece swing’n’bass big band, magic, burlesque, cocktails and for a modern-day version of the infamous parties.
Coal Exchange, Cardiff Bay, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: £45. Info: here
TINY REBEL
Dance (or drink) your way through the 2023 countdown with the accompaniment of a live band, DJ, street food, and so many craft beers you won’t know where to start.
Tiny Rebel Cardiff, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £8. Info: here
MASQUERADE BALL
Rhosgoch golf club is hosting a Masquerade ball to bring some class to the NYE countdown. Expect a themed buffet and cocktails and music from Call Of The Kraken.
Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club, Builth Wells, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: £15. Info: here
TRAMSHED NYE
Producer and Radio 6 DJ Afrodeutsche is joining Horse Meat Disco, Bodhi and Rotary Club DJs for a night of music and all-out partying at Cardiff’s Tramshed.
Tramshed, Cardiff, Sat 31 Dec
Tickets: from £29.35. Info: here
words ELIZABETH MORRIS
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