In Pictures: Swimmers Brave The Elements In Christmas Day Dip

Swimmers take the plunge at King Edward’s Bay, Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Estelle Zauner Maughan and Kerri Elston Doherty of the King Edward’s Bay swimmers take to the water (Owen Humphreys/PA)

A chilly start to the day (Owen Humphreys/PA)

These brave swimmers will be ready for their Christmas dinner (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The King Edward’s Bay swimmers make a splash in the North East (Owen Humphreys/PA)