Thousands of boozy revellers hit the town last night – making the most of the festive season before Santa arrived.

Partygoers across the UK rang in the special day in style leaving many bleary-eyed Brits waking up with hangovers this Christmas morning. 

Drinkers located the few open bars before dancing the night away donning sparkly outfits and festive jumpers.

Images show revellers full of Christmas cheer as they celebrated with family and friends. 

Many were wrapped up in coats and scarves to avoid the winter chill, but some brave souls bore all in dresses and skirts.

Let’s hope sore heads won’t damper festive spirits as Christmas day gets underway.

Revellers in Leeds donned Christmas pajamas as they celebrated Christmas Eve with one person making a festive outfit from wrapping paper

Drinkers in Newcastle also joined in the festivities, appearing in high spirits as they raised a toast to the camera  

Two revellers in Leeds braved the winter chill to dress in matching outfits for the occasion

One man in Newcastle wears a Christmas pudding hat as he joins in the festive fun 

A group of friends smile and waved as they danced the night away in Newcastle

A man and woman embrace at a bar in Newcastle as they prepare for Christmas day