Map reveals Britain’s cheapest spot to see in the New Year – does your area make the list?
A NEW map reveals Britain's cheapest spots to see in the New Year.
Ticketing firm crunched the numbers to rank the cost of a night out in every city in the UK.
They added up the average cost of a new outfit, booze, fast food, cigarettes and transport.
The boffins then ranked the top ten cheapest towns in the UK for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Salisbury has been crowned the cheapest spot to see in the New Year - with an estimated cost of £73.63 per person.
Second cheapest is Gloucester, where the average festive outing comes in at £74.35.
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Third place goes to Stoke-on-Trent, which is only a few pence pricier at £74.51.
Next come Doncaster, Hull, Derry, Wrexham, Colchester, Leicester and Chelmsford.
The figures cover the price of a few beers, a bottle of wine, a new dress, a pack of cigarettes, a fast-food meal, a bus and a cab.
Skiddle's Lisa Lewis said: "New Year’s Eve can often come with a hefty price tag.
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"But some UK cities offer surprisingly affordable nights out to ring in the New Year.
"Smaller cities and towns often lead the way, with local pubs, community events.
"And smaller venues providing budget-friendly options that don’t skimp on the atmosphere.
"These celebrations prove that you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy a memorable New Year’s Eve.
"Vibrant experiences can be found at a fraction of the cost in cities like Salisbury and Gloucester.
"Compare them with notoriously expensive nights out in London and Edinburgh."
Top ten cheapest NYE nights out
- Salisbury - £73.63
- Gloucester - £74.35
- Stoke-on-Trent - £74.51
- Doncaster - £75.63
- Kingston upon Hull - £76.85
- Londonderry - £77.92
- Wrexham - £78.08
- Colchester - £78.29
- Leicester - £79.91
- Chelmsford - £80.42
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Location, location
Have budgets in mind when choosing where to celebrate.
For example, pricey used to be the most popular destination for partying, but has since overtaken the capital.
The Merseyside city offers a more purse-friendly night out, according to party company Fizzbox.
Drink to that
Save cash with a few pre-club bevvies.
Aldi is popular for its cheap and delicious prosecco.
Bars like Revolutions have 2-4-1 cocktails if you book a table during Happy Hour, and signing up to O’Neill’s newsletter will get you a free drink.
Try something new
Many local venues host free or low-cost comedy nights.
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Check out comedy clubs, bars, or community centres in your area for events that won’t cost you a penny.
It’s a great way to discover new comedians while enjoying a night out without breaking the bank