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Christmas Swim Traditions: From London to Wales

12/21/2025

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  • The Peter Pan Cup race at the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, has been a Christmas tradition since 1864.
  • Weymouth's Christmas dip began in 1948 and attracts hundreds who raise funds for a local charity.
  • Festive swims in Hunstanton, Bude, and St Ives feature costumes and post-swim celebrations.
  • Felixstowe's community swim raises money for St Elizabeth Hospice, while Porthcawl's 1965 event supports local charities.