Photos and video: Brighton Christmas Day swimmers brave chilly waters

By Lawrence Smith

Published 26th Dec 2022, 11:33 BST

Updated 26th Dec 2022, 12:25 BST

Dozens of bathers went to Brighton beach on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) to take a chilly dip in the sea.

The event took place at about 11am with around 100 people taking part.

There were lifeguards overseeing the swim as the bathers donned their Santa hats before braving the cold waters.

These great photos were taken by Jamie Lasmar Sussex News and Pictures.

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Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022

1. Brighton Christmas Day swim 2022

Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022 Photo: Jamie Lasmar Sussex News and Pictures

Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022

2. Brighton Christmas Day swim 2022

Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022 Photo: Jamie Lasmar Sussex News and Pictures

Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022

3. Brighton Christmas Day swim 2022

Around 100 bathers took a cold dip in the sea at Brighton on Christmas Day 2022 Photo: Jamie Lasmar Sussex News and Pictures

BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 25-12-2022

4. Brighton Christmas Day swim 2022

BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 25-12-2022 Photo: Jamie Lasmar Sussex News and Pictures