WATCH: Whitby's Boxing Day dip sees hardy souls dash into North Sea for charity

Name: Boxing Day dip start
Uploaded: 2023-12-26T18:11:34.000Z
Duration: 30 s
Description: Hardy souls at Whitby Boxing Day dip run from the beach into the North Sea in the annual charity money-spinner.

Whitby’s annual Boxing Day dip drew an impressive crowd, with several hundred people lining the pier, Battery Parade and clifftops to watch dippers run into the sea to raise money for charity.

By Duncan Atkins

Published 26th Dec 2023, 18:28 BST

Updated 27th Dec 2023, 12:34 BST

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The Whitby and District Lions Club event saw England footballer Beth Mead, from Hinderwell, judge the impressive fancy dress costumes.

Here is a video of the popular annual event getting under way from the beach.

And click here for see a round-up of photos from the dip.

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