The annual Boxing Day dip has become as much a tradition as tucking into turkey or pulling open a cracker - and with almost balmy temperatures in the UK, the swimmers were out in their hundreds today.

For decades, Boxing Day celebrants in the British Isles have taken to frigid waters each Dec. 26. This year, swimmers took to the water once again. Many do it to raise money for a charity of their ...

Swimmers braved the cold waters of the North Sea for an annual Boxing Day dip. They took the plunge at Bridlington's South ...

Crowds of swimmers have braved the cold waters of the English Channel for a festive dip in the sea. The Ventnor Boxing Day swim is an annual tradition on the Isle of Wight. The conditions were ...

A dip in the late-December sea. People from around Wales, including in Tenby and Llandudno, took to the beaches in fancy dress for a Boxing Day swim. Some were raising money for charity while ...

Dozens of swimmers braved the cold water temperatures to enjoy a much loved Boxing Day tradition at the docks. The annual Boxing Day swim at Liverpool's The Salthouse Dock, next to the Albert Dock ...

Boxing Day walkers and swimmers will see a grey and mild day with some drizzle in places, the Met Office has said. Temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach up to 14C with widely cloudy ...