New Year's Eve celebrations have been somewhat muted over the last three years due to Covid restrictions. It means many traditional events - including London's traditional firework spectacular - have been cancelled, with crowds unable to or discouraged from gathering.
With Covid rules easing throughout the year, most December 31 are back to normal in 2022. This year we are free to celebrate as normal again - from seeing a fireworks display to partying the night away to see in the new year.
Events have been planned up and down the country, including Edinburgh's Hogmanay and London's ticketed fireworks display by the Thames. The Mirror has picked out New Year's Eve highlights from across the UK:
London
London's famous New Year's Eve firework display on the banks of the Thames is - literally - back with a bang after a two-year hiatus. Around 100,000 ticket-holders are expected to watch the display, which launches by the London Eye after Big Ben's 'bongs' ring out at midnight.
On the Strand, revellers can skate or dance their way into the new year at Somerset House. Moët and Chandon are hosting a night of DJs, ice skating and fireworks in the building's pretty courtyard.
Manchester
There will be no big fireworks in the city centre this year due to budgetary pressures, but there will be a big screen countdown at Piccadilly Gardens. DJs throughout the evening, plus food and drink offerings are also planned.
For more Manchester New Year's Eve ideas click here.
Cardiff
Families can see the new year in at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland, which will be open till 12.30pm on New Year's Eve. The funfair, Sur La Piste and ice bar are located at City Hall Lawn, while the ice rink and ice walk are at the Castle Grounds.
Edinburgh
The city's annual Hogmanay is probably one of the world's most famous New Year's Eve celebrations. Kicking off on December 30, the three-day event brings thousands of partygoers to the streets of Edinburgh.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and special guests, Altered Images play on Friday, while the huge street party happens on New Year's Eve, alongside the Concert in the Gardens headlined by the Pet Shop Boys. Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle will happen at midnight.
St Ives
New Year's Eve celebrations in St Ives in Cornwall have earned a reputation for being pretty spectacular. What was once a small, local affair, has grown into a large event which sees big crowds gather at the harbour to watch an impressive fireworks display over the water, with many wearing fancy dress costumes.
The party then carries on into the early hours. For more Cornwall New Year's Eve events click here.
Other events you can attend
Belfast
Celebrate in style at the Europa Hotel Belfast's annual Gala Ball. There will be a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a five-course dinner, then dancing to the Motown Sensations and a Tina Turner tribute. Tickets start at £140 per person.
For something more budget-friendly, try Nite Tales New Year's Eve neon-themed party, with live tunes spun by resident DJs til the early hours. Tickets, which start at £7, even get you free entry for the whole month of January.
Birmingham
One of Birmingham’s most vibrant bars is bringing all the energy on New Year's Eve with a glitter bomb party. Tonight Josephine’s event will feature karaoke and lip sync battles on the dance floor.
Meanwhile Nightingales, Birmingham's oldest and largest LGBT venue is going all out with its New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. For more Birmingham New Year's Eve events click here.
