Following Christmas Day, many may be ready to sit back and relax in front of the telly after enjoying too much turkey and endless chocolate and quality time with family.
However for some, a sprint into the freezing North Sea might be just the answer to blow away the cobwebs.
Boxing Day dips are a tradition for hundreds willing to brave the North Sea up and down England’s East coast as each year there’s several organised events to choose from. For many families it’s a yearly tradition whilst for others it may be a hangover cure.
Many even choose to dip in fancy dress, raising money for charity. But for whatever reason or cause there’s one thing for certain, the sight of hundreds taking to the sea will never not disappoint.
If you plan on braving a a fun dip, everyone is advised to brush up upon water safety and don’t forget to take along a towel and warm clothing to change into after the chilly swim.
Here’s a roundup of some of the Boxing Day Dips taking place in the North East this festive season:
Boxing Day
St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay
The Diving Centre have organised a free event meeting in St Mary’s carpark at 11am. Haven’t got a wetsuit? Event organisers say that’s no excuse! Equipment hire is free if you let them know beforehand what you require. For more info, visit here.
Long Sands Beach, Tynemouth
Dip Club the cold water social club will meet at 10.45am near Crusoes and is inviting others to join.
Little Haven Beach, South Shields
The annual event for charity Cancer Connections kicks off at 11am but registration has now closed. Event organisers ask for those who have not already signed up to turn expecting to take part as they will have to decline for health and safety reasons. Those registered can expect to make some amazing memories.
Seaburn Beach, Sunderland
Dippers will gather at The Stack, Seaburn at 10am to join the Red Sky Foundation and Sunderland Lions Club dip. Dippers must be aged 12 and over and there is a register fee of £10. For more info on the event, see here.
Spittal beach, Berwick
The annual dip invites swimmers to join from 11am and donate to Motor Neurone Disease Association, or chose a charity of their choice.
Seahouses beach, Northumberland
The annual event is starting at Beach House Hotel at 10.30am, raising funds for the RNLI and Northumberland Dog Rescue.
Newbiggin, Northumberland
Although no longer an officially organised event, many swimmers still head to Newbiggin for their annual North Sea dip.
Intrepid water enthusiasts usually gather on the beach from about 11am.
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