Ring in the New Year with fun-filled, family-friendly events across Essex! Whether you’re celebrating with a special dinner, dancing the night away at a lively disco, or enjoying a peaceful New Year’s Day walk, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From festive parties to outdoor adventures, these events are the perfect way to welcome 2025 with your loved ones. Make this New Year’s celebration a memorable one and start the year as you mean to go on—with joy, togetherness, and plenty of family fun!
1. New Years Eve Family Party
Venue: Leavenheath Village Hall
Town: Colchester
Organiser: Leavenheath Events
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Price: Adult – £12.50; Child – £5.00; Family Ticket (4) – £30.00
Description: Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at this family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy music from DJ Blu Ice, complimentary nibbles, and a glass of fizz to welcome the New Year. Bring your own drinks. Tickets are limited, so book early!
Website: New Years Eve Family Party
2. Langdon New Years Walk
Venue: Langdon Nature Discovery Park
Town: Basildon
Organiser: Essex Wildlife Trust
Date: 1st January 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: £8.00
Description: Start the New Year with a mindful guided walk through Langdon Nature Discovery Park. Led by local birdwatcher Joanne, this walk includes uphill terrain. Wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Website: Langdon New Years Walk
3. Crank Up & Wassail
Venue: Museum of Power
Town: Maldon
Organiser: Museum of Power Team
Date: 1st January 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: Adult – £8.00; Concession – £7.00; Child (5-15) – £5.00; Under 5 – FREE
Description: Join the annual Crank Up & Wassail to bless fruit trees and witness engines in action. Explore the miniature railway, model village, and Crafty Cabin.
Website: Crank Up & Wassail
4. New Year’s Day Lunch at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant
Venue: Holiday Inn Southend
Town: Southend-on-Sea
Organiser: Holiday Inn Southend
Date: 1st January 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Price: Adult – £34.95; Child – £12.95
Description: Begin 2025 with a sumptuous meal at the 1935 Rooftop Restaurant. Enjoy locally-sourced dishes while taking in stunning views of Essex and the airport runway.
Website: New Year’s Day Lunch
5. New Years Eve 2024
Venue: Reds Bar and Kitchen
Town: Maldon
Organiser: Reds Bar and Kitchen
Date: 1st January 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: £5.00; Child – FREE
Description: Celebrate New Year with live entertainment and your first drink included in the ticket price. Kids enter free, making it perfect for families.
Website: New Years Eve 2024
6. The New Years Eve Party Essex
Venue: Holiday Inn Basildon
Town: Basildon
Organiser: Party Monsters Entertainer
Date: 31st December 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 12:15 AM
Price: £27.50
Description: Join Essex’s only family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy laughter, music, and magical moments for all ages. Tickets are limited, so book now!
Website: The New Years Eve Party Essex
7. New Years Eve 2024
Venue: Rivenhall Oaks
Town: Braintree
Organiser: Rivenhall Oaks Team
Date: 31st December 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: Adult – £35.00; Child – £25.00
Description: Dance the night away with FUNK2K & DJ until 1:00 AM. Celebrate with family and friends at this lively New Year’s Eve party.
Website: New Years Eve 2024
8. New Years Trains
Venue: East Anglian Railway Museum
Town: Colchester
Organiser: East Anglian Railway Museum Team
Date: 1st January 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: Adult – £11.50; Child (4-15) – £8.50; Under 4s – FREE
Description: Enjoy vintage train rides and explore the museum’s displays, exhibits, and restored steam engines during this family-friendly event.
Website: New Years Trains
9. New Year’s Eve Party Dinner & Dance
Venue: The White Hart Essex Barn
Town: Halstead
Organiser: The White Hart
Date: 31st December 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: £69.95
Description: Celebrate in style with a festive three-course dinner, live entertainment, and a midnight toast in this elegant dinner and dance event.
Website: New Year’s Eve Party Dinner & Dance
10. New Years Eve Party 2024
Venue: Hornchurch FC
Town: Upminster
Organiser: Hornchurch FC
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: Adult – £10.00; Under 16 – £5.00
Description: Dance the night away with DJ Leon McKenzie and enjoy a great selection of drinks. Perfect for all ages.
Website: New Years Eve Party 2024
11. Knees up 2025
Venue: Flitch Green Community Hall
Town: Uttlesford
Organiser: Flitch Green Team
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Price: Adult – £11.55; Child – £6.13
Description: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a wild and unforgettable party. Enjoy the reasonably priced bar and family-friendly atmosphere.
Website: Knees up 2025
12. New Years Eve
Venue: Benton Hall
Town: Witham
Organiser: Benton Hall Events Team
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Price: £75
Description: Dress to impress and celebrate New Year’s Eve with live music, a four-course meal, and a midnight toast. Enjoy performances by Joanne Power.
Website: New Years Eve
13. New Years Eve Party
Venue: Canons Brook Golf Club
Town: Harlow
Organiser: Dance Parties Plus
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Price: £15.00
Description: Ring in the New Year with chart hits, classics, and party novelties. Celebrate midnight with Big Ben Chimes, Auld Lang Syne, and a festive conga line!
Website: New Years Eve Party
14. New Year’s Eve Family Party
Venue: Orsett Hall
Town: Thurrock
Organiser: Orsett Hall Events Team
Date: 31st December 2024 – 1st January 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Price: Adult – £55.00; Child – £27.50
Description: A fun-filled New Year’s Eve party for all ages. Enjoy Moji Children’s Entertainment and countdown to 2025 with the entire family.
Website: New Year’s Eve Family Party
As the New Year begins, Essex offers countless ways to celebrate and create special memories with your loved ones. Whether you dance the night away, enjoy a delicious family lunch, or started the year at the railway museum, these events are the perfect way to kick off 2025. With so much to see and do, the start of the year is just the beginning of the adventures ahead.