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New Year’s Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday. If you’re seeing in 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ve got black-tie balls, five-course dinners by the river, a £15 pub party and two pantos. Here’s everything we could confirm for the night, with prices from each venue’s own website or ticket page. We’re adding more as venues announce them, so check back, or tell us about one we’ve missed.
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New Year’s Eve in Stratford at a glance
| Where | What | From | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Thatch Tavern | Casino Royale black-tie party, from 8pm | £15 | 18+ |
| Charlecote Pheasant | Buffet, DJ and fizz at midnight | £59.95 | All ages |
| The Welcombe | Three-course dinner and live entertainment | £64.95 | Not stated |
| The White Swan | Canapés and three-course dinner | £80 | Not stated |
| The Ivy | Set menu with a glass of Champagne, from 7pm | £97.50 | Not stated |
| Crowne Plaza | Gala ball, 7pm to 1am | £99 | 18+ |
| Alveston Manor | Four-course dinner with live music | £110 | Families welcome |
| The Arden | Champagne, five courses and a live band | £139 | Not stated |
| Bistrot Pierre | Six-course soirée menu, from 5pm | £39.95 | Not stated |
| Billesley Manor | Black-tie ball with fireworks (overnight package) | £275 a person | 18+ |
| Hotel du Vin | Tasting menu with wine (overnight package) | £381 a room | Not stated |
Prices are per person unless we say otherwise. Most of these book up, and several want full payment weeks ahead, so don’t leave it late.
New Year’s Eve parties in Stratford
The Old Thatch Tavern
The cheapest party in town. The Old Thatch on Greenhill Street is going Casino Royale for the night: a James Bond-themed black-tie evening from 8pm until late, with karaoke, games, a Champagne toast and a midnight countdown. Tickets are £15, bought in advance, and it’s 18+. Book on Eventbrite.
Crowne Plaza
The Crowne Plaza at Bridge Foot holds a New Year’s Eve Gala Ball from 7pm to 1am: a Champagne and canapés reception, a set dinner, live entertainment and then a DJ to midnight and beyond. Tickets are £99, it’s 18+, parking is free, and tickets are non-refundable. Book on Eventbrite.
Charlecote Pheasant
The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant, about 5 miles out at Charlecote, is the family-friendly pick. Arrive from 6.30pm, eat from 7pm, then there’s a gourmet buffet, a DJ until 1am and fizz at midnight. It’s £59.95 for adults, £29.95 for ages 5 to 12, and free for under-5s. Staying over costs £159 a person with breakfast and a 1pm check-out. Book on the hotel’s page or call 01789 335960.
Alveston Manor
Macdonald Alveston Manor, just over Clopton Bridge, has three ways to do the night:
- New Year’s Dining, 7pm to 9.30pm: fizz, four courses and live music, £110 for adults and £45 for children. Families are welcome; dress to impress, no sportswear. You’ll need to pre-order. Details.
- One or two-night stays with fizz, a four-course dinner and live music until late: £275 an adult for one night, £434 for two (children half price). The hotel warns it has no lifts. Details.
- A black-tie murder mystery night run by The Killing Game, 7pm to 1am, with dinner, a DJ, a room and breakfast. It’s booked through The Killing Game; its page gives the price as £580 but isn’t clear whether that’s per person or per couple, so check when you book.
Stratford Manor and DoubleTree by Hilton
Stratford Manor, on Warwick Road, and the DoubleTree by Hilton on Arden Street (formerly The Stratford) both run New Year’s Eve parties with dinner and dancing through midnight, plus packages with one or more nights’ stay. Prices are only in their brochures, so call: Stratford Manor on 01789 271008, or the DoubleTree on 01789 271000. Some of their packages are over-18s only.
New Year’s Eve dinner in Stratford
The Arden
The Arden, opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on Waterside, is doing a *Midsummer Night’s Dream*-themed evening in its No.44 Brasserie: a glass of Champagne and canapés, a five-course dinner, then live music from The Smooth Criminals into midnight. It’s £139 a person, and bookings now need full payment. Details, or call 01789 298682.
The Ivy
The Ivy on High Street has a New Year’s Eve set menu for £97.50, including a glass of Champagne, served from 7pm in the main restaurant, for groups of up to 12. See the menu.
The White Swan
The White Swan on Rother Street has a £80 New Year’s Eve menu: a glass of English sparkling wine and canapés, then three courses (cheese and sides extra). See the menu or book on 01789 297022.
The Welcombe
The Welcombe Hotel, on the edge of town off the Warwick Road, has a £64.95 New Year’s Eve dinner: a sparkling arrival drink, three courses, tea or coffee and live entertainment. You can add Prosecco (£39) or Champagne (£98) for midnight, or a cheese board for two (£20). Dogs are welcome in the bar and lounge. Book on the hotel’s page or call 01789 295252.
Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre, at the Swan’s Nest by Clopton Bridge, has a New Year’s Eve Soirée menu: six courses for £39.95, served from 5pm, with optional wine pairings (£15 for three glasses or £18 for four). It’s the best-value sit-down dinner we’ve found, and the early start suits anyone who wants to eat first and go on somewhere. Details.
The Dirty Duck
The Dirty Duck on Waterside, the actors’ pub, is taking table bookings for New Year’s Eve. It hasn’t published a set menu or price, so check its page. Note there’s no wheelchair access.
New Year’s Eve breaks near Stratford
Billesley Manor
Billesley Manor, about 4 miles west of Stratford, hosts the night’s grandest party: a black-tie New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with a red-carpet arrival at 7.30pm, a four-course taster menu, a four-piece band, a DJ and fireworks at midnight. It’s sold as an overnight package from £275 a person (two sharing), with breakfast until noon, and it’s strictly 18+. The hotel’s deadline for paying in full was 1 November, so ask about availability on 01789 279955. See the hotel’s Christmas and New Year brochure.
Hotel du Vin
Hotel du Vin on Rother Street offers a New Year’s Eve package from £381 a room (two sharing), with a five-course tasting menu with matched wines, the night and breakfast. If you’d rather just eat, the Bistro is serving its usual menu with specials that night. See the hotel’s Christmas page.
Shows on New Year’s Eve
- Robin Hood The Pantomime, Rother Street Arts House: a 2.30pm matinee on 31 December, the last performance of its run. Book on Ticketsolve.
- Jack and the Beanstalk (adult panto, 18+), The Attic Theatre: runs 19 December to 3 January, £18.50. See the Attic’s page for which nights it plays.
- Royal Shakespeare Company: *The Three Musketeers*, *Middlemarch* and *The Bear and the Piano* are all running over New Year. Check the RSC’s website for 31 December performances, and see our RSC visitor guide.
More ideas for the days around it are in our Twixmas guide and the events calendar.
Getting home on New Year’s Eve
- Trains: the rail companies haven’t published their New Year’s Eve timetables yet. Trains usually finish earlier than normal that night, so check our live train times on the day.
- Taxis: New Year’s Eve is the busiest night of the year for Stratford’s taxis. Book yours home well ahead.
- Out-of-town venues: Charlecote, Billesley and the Welcombe are a drive or taxi ride away, which is why so many offer a room for the night.
- Parking: see our parking guide for car parks near the centre.
New Year’s Eve in Stratford: FAQ
Are there fireworks in Stratford-upon-Avon on New Year’s Eve?
There’s no public fireworks display in Stratford that we know of. Billesley Manor has fireworks at midnight for guests at its ball.
What’s the cheapest New Year’s Eve party in Stratford?
The Old Thatch Tavern’s Casino Royale night, at £15 a ticket. For a sit-down dinner, Bistrot Pierre’s six-course menu is £39.95.
Where can I take children on New Year’s Eve in Stratford?
The Charlecote Pheasant’s party (£29.95 for ages 5 to 12, under-5s free) and Alveston Manor’s New Year’s Dining (£45 a child) both welcome families. The Robin Hood panto has a matinee that afternoon.
What’s on New Year’s Day?
We’ll have a separate guide to New Year’s Day lunches and walks in mid-December, once pubs and restaurants publish their menus.
Alex Harrington
Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.
