Dozens of people donned swimsuits and fancy dress as they gathered for an annual festive tradition in London. Members of the Serpentine Swimming Club take part in the Peter Pan Cup race, which is held every Christmas Day at the Serpentine, in Hyde Park.

placeholder image — Dozens of people donned swimsuits and fancy dress as they gathered for an annual festive tradition in London. Members of the Serpentine Swimming Club take part in the Peter Pan Cup race, which is held every Christmas Day at the Serpentine, in Hyde Park.

In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day

By Staff reporter

Published 25th Dec 2025, 18:01 GMT

Updated 25th Dec 2025, 18:25 GMT

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Even Father Christmas and Rudolph decided to take a plunge after what must have been an exhausting night’s work.

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In Dublin, Ireland, thousands thronged to the Forty Foot promontory in Sandycove as people pulled on Santa hats to take part in the festive dip despite bitterly cold conditions.

In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day

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