London's official New Year's Eve fireworks display is centered on the London Eye and the surrounding stretch of the Thames, drawing large crowds to the South Bank and the opposite riverbank each year.
Ticketed viewing areas
Unlike most fireworks displays, London's New Year's Eve event has historically required tickets for entry into the official riverside viewing areas, with capacity limited for safety reasons.
Free vantage points exist
Areas further from the river, along with some elevated spots across the city, offer a free (if more distant) view of the display for visitors who don't have a ticket to the riverside zones.
Plan transport carefully
Road closures and heavy crowds mean walking and public transport are the practical way to get to and from the area that night — check for any transport changes in the days before.
