Hundreds of thousands of people descend on London to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display over the River Thames every New Year’s Eve. There are a number of popular spots to enjoy the spectacle across the city for those who don’t have official tickets for the event.

However, those without tickets will not be able to access large parts of central London. Officials are urging people to stay away from certain areas of the city, including around Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Waterloo Bridge and Southwark Bridge. While the public is urged to avoid crowding on bridges, other areas will be closed off to revellers without tickets for the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.

As reported by Time Out, Paul Martinelli, the chair of the City Bridge Foundation, said: ​”Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Southwark Bridge provide a terrible view of the fireworks. The Millennium Bridge will be closed, and Blackfriars Bridge will be off limits to non-ticket holders.

“We still expect to see significant crowding on the bridges, which can present a danger to all bridge users, including pedestrians and drivers who will also be using the bridges.

“We want everyone to have a happy New Year’s Eve, but if you’re after fireworks, you’ll get a much better view watching the BBC’s coverage at home or in one of London’s numerous bars and restaurants.”

Meanwhile, Primrose Hill will also be shut to the public as part of a cost-cutting measure. The park, which boasts amazing panoramic views of London, attracted around 30,000 people last year.

However, it has been confirmed that the gates to Primrose Hill will be shut from 8pm on Tuesday (December 30) until 6am on New Year’s Day this year. It comes as the Metropolitan Police gears up to prioritise other parts of the city.

Commander Nick John, who is charge of the Met’s New Year’s Eve policing, said: “The Royal Parks are urging people not to try to gather at Primrose Hill this year and we would echo those calls. Please make alternative plans. Anyone trying to access the park will find that it is not possible.”