NEW YEARS DAY DIPS 2025

As we gear up to welcome 2025, why not dive straight into it with some crazy New Years Day Dips. It's time to spice up your New Year's Day with an icy plunge that'll get your heart racing and your spirits soaring!

The UK offers a huge choice of cold-water swimming events on the first day of the year taking place on beaches and lakes! Each event promises a mix of adrenaline-pumping fun and a vibe of togetherness that's hard to beat. Oh! You can even dress up!

We have piled together all the New Years Day Dips in the UK you can find in various locations so you can find an event near you!

NEW YEARS DAY DIP AT WESTWARD HO! - NORTH DEVON

Arrival Time: 11:15am
Dip Time: 12pm
Price: Free
Registration: Free
Address: 33, Nelson Road, Bideford EX39 1DS
Event Page: Westward Ho! New Year Day Dip

The annual New Year’s Day Dip in Westward Ho! is a cherished tradition that dates back to the Victorian era. Each year, participants don colourful fancy dress to take a brisk dip in the sea, celebrating the arrival of another year. This event has become a cornerstone of the Westward Ho! community, firmly embedded in its history and spirit.

NEW YEARS DAY DIP AT JUBILEE POOL - PENZANCE

Arrival Time: 10:30am
Dip: 11am
Price: Free (Booking required, tickets being released soon)
Address: Jubilee Pool, Battery Road, Penzance, TR18 4F
Event Page: Events - Jubilee Pool, Penzance, Cornwall

Leap into 2025 in the most celebrated art deco sea water lido! Gates open at 10:30am so you can be pool side by 11am ready for a big splash. You can also enjoy a sweet treat in the jubilee café once you have finished your dip. Don’t forget to visit us in our Penzance store we would love to hear about your new years dip adventures!

ANGLE NEW YEARS DAY DIP 2025

Time: 12pm
Price: Free
Registration: Free
Address: West Angle Bay Pembrokeshire SA71 5BE
Event Page: Angle New Years Day Dip 2025

Back again for 2025, this New Years Day dip is a family run event and completely free of charge! Every person that enters the dip will receive a medal and some sweet treats with BBQ rolls and leek and potato soup. This event is in aid of Paul Sartori Foundation and fancy dress is encouraged.

ST MARGARET'S HOSPICE NEW YEARS DAY DIP 2025

Start Time: 8:40am
Dip Time: 9:30am Price: £7 per person (advance booking) or £10 per person (pay on the day)
Registration: Need to register
Address: Minehead Beach, Minehead – Opposite Merlins amusements
Event Page: St Margaret's Hospice | New Year's Day Charity Dip

Take a trip to the Minehead beach to celebrate St Margaret’s Hospice 45th anniversary! As part of the ticket cost, you will a free hot drink after your dip. This year, if you raise £45 or more you receive a free bobble hat in the new surf blue colour.
 
If you’re in need of last-minute swimming essentials, head to our store in Minehead and speak to our manager, Jane! She and the team will help you get fully kitted out with everything you need for the big dip.

ABERSOCH RNLI NEW YEARS DAY SEA DIP

Time: Check in – 12:30pm
Dip: 1pm
Registration: Participants will need to pre-register online with a minimum registration fee.
Price: £10 per adult and £5 per child.
Address: Abersoch, Gwynedd LL53 7AP United Kingdom
Event Page: Abersoch RNLI New Year’s Day Sea Dip 2025

This event is not one to miss! Join the dash into the sea with Abersoch RNLI volunteer crew and local Coastguard teams to see in 2025. This event is open to all age groups and this year’s fancy dress theme is Nautical Madness so be as imaginative as you can! For the event, access is via the Yacht Club end of main beach or via the slipway at the Golf Club car park.

There will be two rescue boats in attendance to make sure the event is safe for all of those who enter the water.

LYME LUNGE

Time: 1pm
Registration: None
Price: Free or get sponsored for charity.
Address: Sandy Beach, Lyme Regis
Event Page: Lyme Lunge - Love Lyme Regis

This New Years Day dip is an annual tradition in Lyme Regis with hundreds of people in fancy dress turning up to run in the sea! The event is witness by thousands on the beach and gardens! You can get sponsored to raise money for the chosen charities: Weldmar Hospice care and Riding for the Disabled alongside Rotary charities or just turn up and take a dip.

SCARBOROUGH BEACH NEW YEARS DAY DIP

Arrival Time: 10:30am
Dip: 12:45pm
Price: Sponsorship is encouraged
Registration: Yes
Address: Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 2QE
Event Page: Scarborough Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

Last year, thousands of participants flocked to Scarborough’s South Bay to take part in the traditional New Year’s Day Dip, with festivities officially kicked off by the town crier. This beloved event, organized by the Scarborough Lions Club, returns for 2025 and promises another round of fun in fancy dress.

Participants are encouraged to raise funds for a charity of their choice, with 75% of the proceeds supporting their selected cause and the remaining 25% used by the Lions Club to assist local community projects. This unique tradition not only celebrates the New Year but also helps drive meaningful contributions to both local and wider causes.

SAUNDERSFOOT NEW YEARS DAY DIP 2025 

Time: 12:30pm
Price: £5 per adult and £3 per child
Registration: Yes
Address: Saundersfoot Beach, Saundersfoot SA69 9HE
Event Page: NYDS - Saundersfoot Festivities Ltd

This New Year’s Day Dip tradition began modestly in 1984, with just 10 brave swimmers taking the plunge. Over the next two decades, the event grew exponentially, drawing thousands of participants and spectators each year. To date, it has raised an impressive £775,000 for various charities, showcasing the community’s spirit of giving and celebration.

Being one of the UK’s biggest New Years Day Dip events, its not one to miss.

SALTBURN NEW YEARS DAY DIP 2025

Time: Arrival – 10:30am
Dip: 11am
Registration: No
Price: Small fee for charity
Address: Lower Promenade, Saltburn By The Sea TS12 1HQ
Event page: Saltburn New Years Day Dip 2025

The Saltburn New Years Day Dip has been a tradition held at Saltburn-by-the-Sea since the 1960s! The event was first organised by a small group of swimmers but has grown in popularity over the years! This dip is in aid of SARA Animal Rescue and fancy dress is encouraged.

DARE TO DIP - NORTHERN IRELAND

Time: Arrival at the beach: 11:45am
Dip: 12pm
Registration: Register online
Price: Standard ticket - £15
Address: Crawfordsburn Beach - Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JT
Event page: Dare to Dip - 1st January 2025 - Cancer Focus Northern Ireland 

Take a chilly dip at Crawfordsburn Beach! You will be in for a full-filled swim while raising funds for Cancer Focus NI. You can dip in a swimming costume, a wetsuit or even fancy dress- there will be a prize for the best fancy dress outfit!

If your New Year's Day dip has sparked a new passion for cold water swimming, check out our blog below for everything you need to know about this invigorating activity.

TOP TIPS FOR NEW YEARS DAY DIPS

Here are some top tips to consider for before taking the plunge:

Safety First: Always swim in designated areas with supervision from lifeguards or people in charge of safety if possible. If you know you get cold, consider wearing a high-performance wetsuit in the water! You can even wear your fancy dress costume over the top of it. Always check the tide times before jumping into the sea!

Warm-Up & Aftercare: After your swim, wrap up in warm, dry clothes! We always recommend one of our Four Seasons Changing Robes to wear as they allow you to warm up fast! Sip on a hot drink and nourish yourself with a hearty snack to help your body recover.

Celebrate & Enjoy: Embrace the adventure! celebrate your bravery! Share stories, laughter, and toast to a refreshing start to the New Year's Day plunge!

Need more tips? Check out our blog open water swimming tips for more information!

It's not just about the crazy thrill or the tingling cold—it's about feeling pumped and totally connected. Stepping out of that icy water brings this incredible sense of "I did it!" that bonds everyone together. These plunges aren't just a wild way to start the year; they're like a badge of courage, showing we're up for challenges. Here's to a year of epic adventures and loads more adrenaline rushes!