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🏊♂️ The Christmas Day Swim 2026 has officially started! Time for the splash! 🌊
The swim will take place on Christmas morning at 10:30 am on the beach next to the Gun Hill Beach Kiosk. To register in advance, read and agree to the terms and conditions below and then click on the REGISTRATION button. If you are buying tickets for more than yourself, please provide the names of the other swimmers using the questionnaire provided during checkout. Advance registration will close at midday on 21st December 2026.
The Charities that will benefit from this year's swim will be ...
The Halesworth Blyth Valley Parkinson's Support Group,
The East Anglian Air Ambulance and
The Southwold R.N.L.I.
Terms and Conditions
All swimmers must be 16 years or over on the day of the swim.
All swimmers must attend a safety briefing prior to entering the water.
Only registered swimmers will be covered by our insurance and will be allowed to take part.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event at any time due to adverse weather or water quality issues. Any such decision will be communicated via our website and social media sites.
Swimmers must inform the organisers of any relevant medical conditions and if necessary will have consulted their GP prior to the event. If they have any doubt about their health and/or level of fitness, they must seek medical advice before participating. The organisers accept no responsibility for health issues arising from the swim and swimmers take part at their own risk.
Swimmers are advised to wear footwear whilst in the water to prevent the risk of cuts to the feet.
Swimmers must ensure they make adequate arrangements to safeguard their property when in the water. An accompanying partner is recommended.
Any entrant who is believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to enter the water.
Swimmers should not go more than 10 metres or beyond their chest height whichever is the least.
Fancy dress is allowed and even encouraged. However if it is deemed inappropriate the swimmer will be asked to correct their appearance.
No item will be allowed in the water if it is considered dangerous to other swimmers. (i.e. sharp items etc.).
If you do not wish to register in advance, then you can do so on the day for £20. Registration will start at 9:30 am. Please allow plenty of time. It will be busy.
*Advance registration opens on Monday 9th November
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