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We could not think of a better place to celebrate New Year’s Eve than in Weymouth, Dorset. Dress up and dance in the street, dine like a Hollywood movie star or wrap up warm and watch the fireworks. Perhaps you simply want to spend some good quality time with your family, including your beloved pets, in one of our beautiful cottages in Dorset, here is a round-up of events that may suit you.

Weymouth

If you are looking for New Year’s Eve entertainment in Dorset this year, just head to Weymouth rated one of the best places to celebrate in Europe. Weymouth embraces the countdown to the new year like nowhere else!

The stunning harbour town is like one huge party with everyone wearing fancy dress, live music in the town and many of the pubs with a loud rendition of Auld Land Syne at Midnight. Head to the harbour for the all-new event Quayside Music Festival presents New Years Eve or stroll up to the seafront for ever-popular The Front Live.

For more glamorous events, many of Weymouth’s restaurants hold beautiful New Year’s Eve dinners such as Al Molo on the Pier Bandstand with their champagne filled 3 course meal followed by their own live music. At Midnight watch the fireworks which will be launched from the Nothe Fort.

Historically Hope Square was the place to be on New Year’s Eve. Revellers still gather here to celebrate and the pubs and restaurants in the square welcome hoards of visitors each year.

Check out our favourite things to do in Weymouth here.


Dine in style while the little ones sleep

New Year’s Eve is notoriously difficult for parents since the chances of bagging a babysitter are always slim. Gather your family up this year for a short break in a cosy Dorset cottage. Babies and dogs can join you with ease as you dine stylishly in a rustic Dorset cottage whilst the children are tucked up in bed and the dog dozes by the fire.

Waking up on New Year’s Day with your family in Dorset is just the cherry on the cake. Enjoy the best walks, and while the afternoon away in a country pub next to a big roaring fire. This is really the best way to see in the New Year.

View all cottages with New Year availability here