New Year's Eve fireworks: Best UK displays to ring in 2026
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New Year's Eve fireworks: Best UK displays to ring in 2026
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"With 2026 just hours away, many will still be deciding how to spend the last moments of the year. Some will opt for a night out, while others might prefer a more relaxed evening and an early bed time. But one of the most popular and low-effort ways to ring in the new year is to find a good spot to watch a fireworks display. The pyrotechnics that take place on NYE are often among the mightiest of the year, and are well worth a watch. Not all of the UK's major cities will be hosting official firework displays this year. Places like Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff and Belfast are all confirmed to be going without a council-backed show for 2025/26. Of course, one of the easiest ways is to find an unofficial firework display nearby, of which there will be many. Anyone is also free to put on their own, if done safely and legally. London hosts one of the UK's largest firework displays every New Years' Eve (Melinda Nagy - stock.adobe.com) But for a massive spectacle, backed by bigger funds and professional technicians, there are several cities across the UK that could be worth a visit. Here's a guid"
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