Thinking about taking the leap and doing a Boxing Day Dip this year? Here's where you can take part in one in the North East this year.
What are your plans for Boxing Day? Perhaps you'll be polishing off the rest of the turkey, stuffing and the last of the good chocolate. Maybe you're dealing with endless boxes and packaging from Christmas Day or simply taking a day out to chill and relax.
There's always another option though - you can run with glee into the ocean in freezing temperatures in aid of a good cause through a Boxing Day Dip.
Each year, hundreds across the region take part in the event which sees participants jump into the ocean in fancy dress for a chilly swim for either fun, charity or simply pure adrenaline.
As always, there's a whole host of Boxing Day Dips which have been organised up and down the coast for you to choose from if you fancy a rather different Boxing Day experience this year.
Here's a roundup of all the Boxing Day Dips taking place in the North East and North Yorkshire this year.
Dip Club officials December Dips
Where? - Long Sands Beach, King Edwards Bay and Whitley Beach
When? - Various
Price? - Free
Little Haven Boxing Day Dip
Where? - Little Haven Beach, South Shields
When? - 11am
Price? - Donations to Cancer Connections
Lions Club of Sunderland Boxing Day Dip
Where? - The Stack, Seaburn
When? - December 26, 11am
Price? - £10
Hartlepool Round Table Boxing Day Dip
Where? - The Marine Hotel, Seaton Carew
When? - December 26, 11:30am
Price? - £5
Redcar Rotary Club Boxing Day Dip
Where? - Lifeboat Slipway, Redcar
When? - December 26, 11am
Price? - £10
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Whitby Lions Boxing Day Dip
Where? - Whitby Bandstand, Pier Road
When? - After 10:30am
Price? - £10
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