London’s famous New Years Eve fireworks are back again for another round, and this year’s event will be one to remember. Jaw dropping fireworks are being launched off the 135 metre London Eye, projecting colour and light that can be seen throughout the capital. Take part in the festivities and let your hair down as London lets in 2010.

New Years Eve 2009
Whether you’re dancing your heart out at a trendy club, getting pissed at your local pub or just quietly enjoying the evening at home with your friends and family, there’s no doubt that you’ll want to catch the London Eye New Years Eve fireworks when they’re let loose. It’s one of the best New Years Eve events and a spectacular display that no Londoner should miss.

World class fireworks
Last year's fireworks display was attended by a crowd of over 700,000 people - that's about a tenth of all Londoners, and millions more watched the television from across the UK and the rest of the world. The live BBC broadcast was watched by over 10 million UK viewers and countless others watched the footage as it was screened in other countries. For 2009, the display will again be broadcast live on the television.

Great views
Thanks to having an enormous height advantage, the London Eye New Years Eve fireworks display can be viewed throughout London. And if you are lucky enough to get into one of the viewing areas, you will be treated to a specially mixed music soundtrack by Radio One's Nihal as you wait for the fireworks to start. If you can’t get down to watch the event from along the Thames, head to high ground like Hampstead Heath for some spectacular views. Residents who have high balconies or roofs can also experience the fireworks from their own homes, which might be just the excuse you need to host a New Years Eve party.TV screening
If you don’t have the opportunity to see the London Eye New Years Eve fireworks in person, don’t fret. Screening around the world as far as Beijing, Brazil, New York and Deli, the fireworks will welcome everyone into 2010. A live and uninterrupted feed of the whole affair is being broadcast on BBC1. Tune in and try to spot people you know or laugh at the presenters fluffing their lines.

The London Eye New Years Eve fireworks display takes place on Thursday 31st December 2009.

There are free tube, DLR, tram and bus services from 11.45pm - 4.30pm. Check your route before you travel, as there will be some station closures in central London.

New Years Eve London Events