Hundreds of hardy swimmers took the opportunity to burn off those Christmas calories as they charged into the sea for a Boxing Day dip.
Braving the barmy conditions, participants sporting Father Christmas hats and bikinis plunged into the chilly waters across the UK.
At Perranporth in northern Cornwall, crowds charged into the icy waters as temperatures dipped to eight degrees Celcius.
The big dip is staged every year just after dawn, with many people refusing to wear a wet suit for protection while they sprint into the freezing surf.
And at the other side of the UK, in Scotland, the Aberdeen Lions Club staged their first Boxing Day dip since the pandemic, with scores of revellers joining in.
There were similar scenes in Tynemouth, North East England, Redcar, North Yorkshire, Pembrey and Tenby in Wales, and Deal in Kent.
What a load of stars! These swimmers plunged into the waters off Tenby, Wales, in fancy dress to mark the 50th Boxing Day swim there
The chilly waters of Tenby, Wales, was ‘snow’ problem for this fancy dress swimmer, who charged into the water dressed as a snowman carrying a diver
There was no problem in ‘Finding Nemo’ in Tenby, Wales, as this child in fancy dress proved during the Boxing Day swim
And in Tynemouth Longsands, bathers took a dip in their bathing suits as a large merchant ship sales past
Santa’s elves may be used to living in the icy wastes of the North Pole but this trio of little helpers found the chilly waters of Tynemouth a bit too much to handle
Swimmers in Redcar went the extra mile with their outfits, with this pair dressing up as he Grinch, right, and Fred Flintstone, left
While in Kent there was an interesting selection of headwear as swimmers rushed into the sea in Deal – with this man wearing a turkey on his head
Hundreds of Boxing Day swimmers joined the annual dip in the sea at Tenby, Wales
And they’re off! Hundreds of swimmers rushed into the sea at Pembrey beach, Wales, for the Boxing Day dip
Golden duo – this pair of swimmers with their dog were in high spirits in their golden getups during this morning’s festive bonanza in Tenby, Wales
Hundreds of people took part in the Boxing Day dip in Deal, Kent
Swimmers in Scotland dressed in full festive costumes as they joined the Boxing Day dip staged by the Aberdeen Lions Club
Volunteers from the RNLI were close at hand in Redcar, North Yorkshire, to help keep swimmers safe
Hundreds of festive swimmers braved the icy waters of Perranporth beach in Cornwall for the Boxing Day plunge. Children, adults and pensioners all joined in the action – with some even wearing Father Christmas hats
Despite the barmy temperatures, spirits were high – with this pair celebrating diving into the surf of the Cornish beauty spot on Boxing Day
Hundreds of people rushed into the waves of Perranporth beach in Cornwall shortly after dawn – although not many remained in the icy waters for long
After a quick plunge, the swimmers were straight back out of the water. Pictured is the Boxing Day dip in Deal, Kent
Fancy dress was the order of the day in Redcar, North Yorkshire, with swimmers dressing up as everything from a Christmas tree to Santa
Swimmers in Deal, Kent, dry themselves off after their chilly dip in the sea
Canadian Jaws? There were some interesting outfits like this one in Redcar, North Yorkshire
Swimmers brush off the chill during Aberdeen Lions Club’s Boxing Day dip, the first time the bonanza has been held since the coronavirus pandemic
This hardy swimmer in Redcar, North Yorkshire, was swimming in just a pair of trunks
While this swimmer, also at Redcar, joined in the action dressed as a penguin
Participants braved the chilly sea without wetsuits, with many wearing just bikinis and swimming shorts during the Boxing Day bonanza
And it was smiles all round as participants strutted back onto dry land after taking the plunge in the barmy waters off the Cornish coast
Swimmers in fancy dress, with one carrying a Ukrainian flag, join the Boxing Day plunge in Redcar
Temperatures during this morning’s Boxing Day swim hit eight degrees Celcius – with many participants choosing to don festive headwear, including this man wearing reindeer antlers
But it wasn’t all festive fancy dress – this swimmer in Redcar, North Yorkshire was in a tiki-style dress for the Boxing Day dip
Wrapping up? One woman brought her own roll of wrapping paper during the Boxing Day swim at Perranporth in Cornwall – but it was unlikely to keep her warm in the chilly seaside waters
