Best New Year Events along the River Thames

It’s party time and the River Thames is a fantastic backdrop for your New Year Events. Festivities on a boat are truly magical! Whether there’s only a few of you or a large group, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate New Year including great restaurants, a boat trip or private dining where Churchill and Chaplin dined.

Celebrate New Year 2023 in London

City Cruises - Welcome in the New Year with sophistication and style on the ultimate party boats. After enjoying fine dining, drinks and live entertainment, you'll be in sight of London's spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the Thames. Cruises range from full-on dinners to speedboat rides and more.

• New Year's Eve Gala Dinner - Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner, dance the night away to live music before the countdown to midnight being in the prime position located under the London Eye and away from the hustle and bustle for the spectacular fireworks show. 
• New Year’s Eve Stargazer Cruise - Includes: 2.5 hour river cruise with a seat on a glass-roofed CityLiner offering panoramic views of the River Thames, Picnic basket including a small bottle of champagne (or soft drink), sandwich, crisps and chocolate. Licensed cash bar available.
• New Year’s Eve Thamesjet - On New Year's Eve take a thrilling speedboat ride on Thamesjet before jetting back to kick off the festivities. Grandstand position on the River Thames to watch the fireworks. 2 hours and 30 minutes VIP experience on the River Thames with a Celebration Hamper.
• New Year’s Eve Celestial Cruise - Party the night away while you sailing past London's iconic riverside landmarks. Includes: 3.5 hour river cruise, Deluxe individual hamper, Live music, Upper deck for alfresco firework viewing position on the River Thames.
• New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise - Sail past London’s breath-taking landmarks from the comfort of our indoor dining saloon or step out onto the open upper deck on a 5 hour river cruise. Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner, dance the night away to live music before the countdown to midnight and the spectacular fireworks show.
• New Year’s Eve Galaxy Plus Cruise - Sail past London’s breath-taking riverside landmarks and see the city lit up after dark whilst sipping on a complimentary glass of bubbly and sampling delicious canapés. Includes: 3.5 hours cruise, Glass of champagne on arrival and at midnight, Selection of canapés, DJ and dancing.

• New Year’s Eve Galaxy Cruise - Get your friends and family together for a cruise along the Thames, taking in the iconic landmarks at night as you are toasting to the beginning of the new year and watching the fireworks! Indulge in canapés that are served throughout the 3 hour river cruise and head to the dance floor as we will have a live singer on board. 

Celebrate New Year 2023 in and around Windsor

• The Runnymede-on-thames Hotel & Spa, Egham, Surrey  - See New Year in at this riverside hotel. New Year’s Eve Getaway. Filled with fizz, live music by the Royal Beats and sparkling celebrations, join us at The Runnymede on Thames for our adults-only one night New Year’s Getaway or as an evening only guest and see in the New Year in style.

• Cliveden, Taplow, Near Maidenhead - For well over 350 years Cliveden has been known for entertaining from Chaplin to Churchill, Lawrence to Lennon... nestled within 376 acres of National Trust parkland to explore, or treat yourself in the Spa and fully heated indoor and outdoor pools. Book a New Year House Party. Your celebrations at Cliveden start with a delicious afternoon tea, followed by a Champagne reception and a four-course gourmet dinner. After you have danced the night away, wake up feeling well-rested and ready for plenty of indulgences ahead. 

Celebrate New Year 2023 in and around Henley & Marlow

• Crowne Plaza, Marlow - Celebrate New Year's Eve with family and friends at our wonderful New Year's Eve Dinner in our AA Rosette-awarded Glaze Restaurant & Conservatory. Or go all out and enjoy the New Year’s Eve Gala Ball in the stunning new Winterlake Suite with a sumptuous 5-Course Dinner accompanied by a Disco. Finish the evening with a spectacular Fireworks Finale over the lake at midnight to welcome in 2023
• Danesfield House, Nr Marlow - Celebrate in style with a fabulous evening of fine wines, exquisite food, live music, dancing and fireworks. Arrival Champagne and canapés, five course dinner, live music and Champagne and fireworks display in the grounds at Midnight. Why not stay for the night or a 2 night break.

Celebrate New Year 2023 in and around Reading

• Crowne Plaza Reading East - Gala Dinner Dance in the Buckingham Suite.Welcome the New Year in style and plan the perfect party for all your friends and family. Kick off your evening with a glass of Prosecco. Enjoy a spectacular New Year's Eve 5-Course Gala Dinner and dancing until the early hours, with a chilled glass of Champagne to bring in the New Year!

Best New Year Breaks along the River Thames

Haven’t booked anywhere yet but thinking about escaping and enjoying New Year without all the work, then it’s not too late to book one of the New Year breaks in wonderful riverside locations.

• Crowne Plaza Marlow - Stunning lakeside location, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside near the River Thames, makes it the perfect spot for any overnight stay with AA Rosette-awarded Glaze Restaurant, Aqua Bar & Conservatory.
• Crowne Plaza Reading East - 4 Silver Star hotel near to Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell is set in landscaped podium gardens and offers a  2 AA Rosette Caprice Restaurant and Esprit Spa & Wellness with indoor pool.
• Cliveden, Taplow, Near Maidenhead - This grand stately home is surrounded by 376 acres of magnificent National Trust managed Grade I listed formal gardens and parkland. Cliveden has wonderful panoramic views over the River Thames. AA Hotel of the Year 2015
• Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow - Awarded four red stars from the AA and Hotel of the Year by Tourism South East, this hotel is located on the banks of the River Thames with unparalleled views of the Marlow Weir
• Runnymede-on-Thames Hotel & Spa, Near Windsor- A 4-star hotel on the banks of the Thames at Egham, just minutes from Royal Windsor, offers luxury accommodation, along with an award-winning spa and riverside dining and of course stunning views of the Thames.
• Danesfield House, Near Marlow - Completed in 1901 as a family home for Robert William Hudson, the house stands amidst 65 acres of formal gardens with outstanding views over the River Thames and the Chiltern Hills beyond. Relax a the Spa Illuminata.