New Year’s Eve in Devon: 2015/2016
11th December 2015
Categories: Visitor News
With 2016 just around the corner, it is nearly time to pop open the bubbly, create new and exciting resolutions and sing Auld Lang Syne from the top of our voices. In Devon, we’ve got plenty of things to do for New Year’s Eve 2016. Read on to find out more…

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New Year’s Eve in Exmouth
Laugh your socks off this New Year at the Exmouth Pavilion. Comedy vocal trio, 2FAT4THAT, will be providing excellent entertainment with their hilarious harmonies. Enjoy an entertaining show and meal before seeing in the New Year. The innovative act will certainly provide an evening of laughter and merriment. Exmouth is known to be a very popular place to say hello to the New Year and will also have an exciting fireworks display in the town centre.
Why not spend New Year’s Day in Exmouth too. Enjoy a winter stroll across the beach and take in the breath taking views of the coast. Exmouth is part of the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and also connects to the wonderful South West Coast Path.
Find out more about New Year in Exmouth
New Year’s Eve in Plymouth
Get into the swing of things in Plymouth this New Year. The Enjoy Yourself Jazz Band lead by Graham Trevarton will provide fabulous entertainment to start the New Year with a bang. Dance the night away and enjoy the live music, as well as a fabulous buffet, all included in the ticket price. This New Year you can also catch a fantastic fireworks display at the beautiful Royal William Yard to bring in 2016.
Plymouth has plenty to see and do, with the barbican and the hoe offering wonderful walks along the sea front. Explore the city centre for a fantastic mix of cafés, restaurants and shops.
Find out more about the Enjoy Yourself Jazz Band and New Year in Plymouth.
New Year’s Eve in Dartmoor
If you’re looking to treat yourself this New Year, why not join the Two Bridges Hotel for their New Year’s Eve Grand Celebration. Enjoy a selection of delicious canapés before indulging in a seven course Grand Gala dinner, created from delicious local produce. Relax in the candle lit dining room before counting down to midnight and enjoying a dance with a glass of fizz.
Situated on Dartmoor, there is an abundance of beautiful walks to enjoy around the hotel. Why not take in the scenery on a New Year’s Day walk. You can find a number of walks on Dartmoor here.
Find out more about the Two Bridges Hotel.
New Year’s Eve in South Devon
Indulge in a spot of luxury this NYE at Bovey Castle Hotel. The hotel will be holding a glamorous dinner and dance event. Enjoy a champagne reception in the seasonally decorated hotel, followed by a wonderful five-course gala dinner. Dance the night away before watching the fabulous fireworks display across the estate. This event is in high demand so booking early is essential.
Bovey Castle is a beautiful hotel that has wonderful walking routes to enjoy, one of which leads to a cosy country pub. There is also a grand golf course here as well as a beautiful spa and swimming pool. Find out more about Bovey Castle
New Year’s Eve in The English Riviera
For a New Year’s Eve with a difference for all the family, join Coleton Fishacre’s house and garden for a magical evening of festive and dramatic lighting displays. The house will be dressed for 1930’s festivities and will be lit up with festive lights with the gardens glowing too.
The café and shop will be open where you can find beautiful little treats, perfect to spoil yourself and loved ones for the New Year. Coleton house dates back to the 1920’s and is situated by the sea. The beautiful house has a gorgeous garden that is RHS accredited and offers beautiful walks. Find out more about Coleton Fishacre Aglow
New Year’s Eve in North 
Devon & Exmoor
Looking for accommodation for the New Year with a New Year’s Eve party included? Croyde Bay Holiday resort are offering a 3 or 4 night stay including breakfast, dinner and a New Year’s Eve gala dinner. The leisure centre will be open so you can spend your days relaxing by the pool or unwinding in the spa treatment rooms. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy the delicious gala dinner followed by a live band and disco to see in the New Year in style.
Croyde is a beautiful, unspoilt village in North Devon that is fantastic for surfing and has wonderful far reaching views of the coast. The village has a lovely collection of shops and cosy pubs, and is perfect for seaside walks.
Find out more about Croyde and Croyde Bay Holiday Village.
Happy New Year 2016!