Brits brave sea swims on warmest Christmas Day on record – as

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.

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

UK weather: Hottest New Year's Day EVER with record 16.2C in London as Brits cool off in the sea

UK weather: Hottest New Year's Day EVER with record 16.2C in London as Brits cool off in the sea

Swimmers brave cold sea in Porthcawl on Christmas Day

Brave Brits strip off and plunge into icy water for Christmas Day dip at UK beaches - Daily Star

Brave Brits strip off and go for chilly Christmas Day dip - Daily Star

Hundreds brave Saunton New Year's Day sea swim in aid of Ask for Jake - Devon Live

Swimmers brave cold sea in Porthcawl on Christmas Day

Christmas swimmers enjoy warmer waters throughout the UK and Ireland

UK weather: Christmas Day could be warmest in a decade