This year it appears more celebrities are choosing to brave the harsh winter cold of the UK rather than jetting abroad for their lavish New Year’s celebrations.
Leading the trend are the Beckhams, who have opted to stay closer to home as 2026 approaches.
The famous family welcomed the New Year at their £12 million Cotswolds retreat instead of basking in the sunshine overseas.
It marks a stark contrast to last year, when David and Victoria lived it up in Miami after flying out for a festive getaway.
The couple are known for ditching the cold for the Florida heat over the Christmas period at their £60 million mansion.
But this year looks far more low-key, with the Beckhams embracing a cosy and casual New Year in the chilly UK.
This year it appears more celebrities are choosing to brave the winter cold of the UK rather than jetting abroad for their New Year’s celebrations, with the Beckhams in the Cotswolds
The famous family welcomed the New Year at their £12 million Cotswolds retreat instead of basking in the sunshine overseas
It marks a stark contrast to last year, when David and Victoria lived it up in Miami after flying out for a festive getaway (David pictured in Miami last year)
On New Year’s Eve, Victoria took to Instagram to show off her £1,290 dress from her brand – but was interrupted by David.
She said: ‘Okay so the other day I wore this dress in teal but tonight… are you going to get changed?
Victoria then panned the camera over to her husband, who was far more casual in a T-shirt and corduroy trousers. He replied: ‘I’m ready,’ to which Victoria asked: ‘Am I a bit overdressed?’
David said: ‘You might be a little bit overdressed darling tonight.’
But the Spice Girl told him in a soft voice: ‘I mean I am the Posh one’ to which he bantered: ‘What’s the voice all about?’
She captioned the post: ‘There’s no such thing as being overdressed!! Loving this silhouette from my #VBPSS26 collection. Happy New Year everyone xx Kisses’.
Their son Romeo took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening to reveal he was getting into true British culture at the darts.
He shared a snap of the stage as he sat at a VIP table for the event.
The Beckhams have spent Christmas in the Cotswolds, but Brooklyn was noticeably absent.
Victoria took to Instagram to show off her £1,290 dress from her brand – but was interrupted by David who told her she was overdressed
The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer shared pictures and videos from the festive day with her fans on social media
In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United and England footballer included Brooklyn in his New Year’s Eve post
In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United and England footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos on New Year’s Eve.
Sir David, 50, was evidently keen to build a bridge over troubled water while sharing a series of family photos with Instagram followers, among them a shot of Brooklyn as a teenager.
Captioning the shot, he wrote: ‘I love you all so much.’
Further shots included the retired footballer with sons Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper, while a final image featured wife Victoria and all for four of her children, with the caption: ‘You are my life.’
Estranged son Brooklyn, 26, blocked his mother and the rest of his family on social media amid their escalating family feud.
Brooklyn spent Christmas this year with wife Nicola Peltz’s billionaire parents in Miami, Florida.
She also appeared to make a pointed dig at the Beckhams as she shared cosy snaps of Brooklyn playing happy families with his in-laws, Nelson and Claudia Heffner Peltz.
Posing in matching festive pyjamas with his wife, Brooklyn looked to be having the time of his life spending Christmas in the states.
‘We wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year filled with so much love, peace and happiness ❤️⭐️ ‘, Nicola captioned her post.
The couple are known for ditching the cold for the Florida heat over the Christmas period at their £60 million mansion (Victoria and David last year during the festive period)
But this year looks far more low-key, with the Beckhams embracing a cosy and casual New Year in the chilly UK (pictured with son Cruz)
Their son Romeo took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening to reveal he was getting into true British culture at the darts
The Beckhams have spent Christmas in the Cotswolds, but Brooklyn was noticeably absent (David pictured with daughter Harper)
Brooklyn spent Christmas this year with wife Nicola Peltz’s billionaire parents in Miami, Florida
It comes after the Daily Mail exclusively revealed how Brooklyn has snubbed his family’s attempts at reconciliation in the run up to the festive period as he will spend this Christmas with Nicola and her family in Miami, Florida (seen in happier times)
Amanda Holden commanded attention in a plunging blue dress from Victoria Beckham as she celebrated New Year’s Eve with husband Chris Hughes and their daughters, Lexi and Hollie
Amanda and her family partied with the presenter’s best friend Alan Carras they ushered in the news year by quaffing flutes of champagne
Known to go all out for any calendar celebration, Stacey Solomon didn’t hold back as she transformed Pickle Cottage for New Year’s
Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner enjoyed a cosy dog walk in London on Tuesday as they shunned a sunny hotspot to ring in the New Year in the chilly UK
Elsewhere Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner enjoyed a cosy dog walk in London on Tuesday as they shunned a sunny hotspot to ring in the New Year in the chilly UK.
The pair recently returned from their Mexican beach getaway, and it seemed they are yet to adjust to the colder climes as they wrapped up warm for their outing in the capital.
Showing off her £25,000 engagement ring, Dua teamed her all-black look with a Gucci scarf and an enormous red faux fur hat.
The Physical hitmaker enjoyed a takeaway coffee as she strolled through the park with her husband-to-be, who opted for a black padded jacket.
While many stars would typically jet abroad to ring in 2026, Dua and Callum have opted to return to Britain after a busy year.
Dua wrapped up her Radical Optimism tour in Mexico in December, while Callum travelled to New York for the premiere of his new film Atropia.
Amanda Holden commanded attention in a plunging blue dress from Victoria Beckham as she celebrated New Year’s Eve with husband Chris Hughes and their daughters, Lexi and Hollie and Alan Carr.
Meanwhile Stacey Solomon didn’t hold back as she transformed Pickle Cottage for New Year’s to host a party with her family.
