Looking for something to do on New Year's Day? Get your 2025 off to an excellent start with these events taking place on 1 January (note: it's worth checking opening times before you travel, as they may differ from usual as it's a bank holiday).
ICE SKATING: What better way to shake off a fuzzy head than by going ice skating? Twinkly lights, elegant gliding — it'll have you feeling right as rain quick-sharp. London's seasonal ice rinks are open into the new year.
GO FOR A WANDER: Take your pick from our series of weekend walks — wherever in London you are, and however energetic you're feeling, there's something for you. Alternatively, the Penguin Parade is still in situ around Fleet Street, and likely to be a little less busy this side of Christmas.
DUVET DAY: Can't be bothered with the outside world? Stock up on leftover mince pies, kick back and work your way through the videos on our YouTube channel.
WINTER WONDERLAND: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens as normal today offering you the chance to ride the fairground, take to the ice, ride the ice slide, or catch the circus. You still need to book in advance for entry to the site. 10am-9.30pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE: Floats from all over the world feature in the New Year's Day Parade, alongside a number of boroughs, bands, schools and car rallies. The parade begins on Piccadilly, before making its way down to Whitehall. FREE, from 12pm
NYD CEILIDH: More into doing the dancing yourself than watching others at the parade? The Ceilidh Liberation Front are at Southbank Centre for a New Year's Day Ceilidh, a family-friendly event which requires no prior experience. Simply turn up, pick up the steps and get dancing. FREE, 1pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY PROMS: Barbican's usual New Year's Day Proms is a celebration of classical music, including works by Verdi, Bizet, Puccini and others, performed by the London Concert Orchestra. 3pm
