IN PICTURES: All the fun of Whitby's Boxing Day dip 2024

By Duncan Atkins

Published 27th Dec 2024, 10:37 GMT

Updated 27th Dec 2024, 11:23 GMT

Hardy souls took to the chilly waters of the North Sea in the name of charity as Whitby’s traditional Boxing Day dip once again attracted a good crowd.

Here are some photos of the dip, which is organised each year by Whitby Lions.

Great view of the dippers racing towards the sea, from the west pier. picture: Graham Templeton Photo: Graham Templeton

Pikachu enjoys a refreshing dip! picture: Graham Templeton Photo: Graham Templeton

And they're off! picture: Brian Murfield Photo: Brian Murfield

Spectators enjoy the antics! picture: Brian Murfield Photo: Brian Murfield

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