Hundreds take part in Christmas Day swim in North Sea

People wearing fancy dress took part in the swim

Hundreds of people braved the North Sea to take part in a charity Christmas Day swim.

The 13th annual Christmas Day Dip at Felixstowe in Suffolk saw people charge into the water at about 10:00 GMT.

Many wore festive-themed fancy dress in the event, which raises money for the St Elizabeth Hospice.

Those taking part in the swim, off Sea Road in the town, were cheered on by a small crowd of onlookers.

The swim started at about 10:00 GMT