Hundreds of people started their Christmas Day by running into the sea and lakes around the UK as conditions around the country were actually warmer than previous years thanks to a mild December.
Porthcawl swimmers brave sea on Christmas Day - BBC News
Brits brave sea swims on warmest Christmas Day on record – as mercury hits 12.4C - Mirror Online
Swimmers brave the cold with a dip on North East beaches on Christmas morning
English channel swim hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
Brits brave sea swims on warmest Christmas Day on record – as mercury hits 12.4C - Mirror Online
Swimmers brave cold sea in Porthcawl on Christmas Day
Swimmers brave the cold with a dip on North East beaches on Christmas morning
Brits brave sea swims on warmest Christmas Day on record – as mercury hits 12.4C - Mirror Online
Brave Brits strip off and plunge into icy water for Christmas Day dip at UK beaches - Daily Star