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Charlie Lyon

The best outdoor Christmas and New Year swims in the UK: find your nearest cold-water plunge

Swimmers in fancy dress on Christmas Day.

It's official: society has given us the green light to go to the beach and jump in the sea on Christmas Day.

Once a time reserved for playing parlor games with family in best dresses and slacks, we now well understand the physical and mental benefits of getting out of the house over the Christmas period. And in the UK we're embracing the winter wild swimming movement, realizing an icy dip is a great way to feel cleansed after festive indulgence.

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