8. Calennig New Year in Cardiff

The Buzz -- Cardiff is the place to be on New Year's Eve, with free celebrations for all ages going on all over the city. During the day on the 31st December and 1st January, a festive funfair is set up in front of the Civic Centre. Later in the evening, a free live music stage gets going there. There's also a free show at Cardiff Castle, which makes the most of both puppetry and fireworks! For those who want to drink, not drive, there's a free New Year's Eve bus service into and out of the city as well.