Hundreds brave chilly waves at Aldeburgh boxing day swim

The brave swimmers were the latest to brace the waves all in aid of raising money for charities around the county.

According to the organisers of the event, up to 600 people too part in the swim, with roads in the town full to the brim. 

Attendees has described this year's Aldeburgh Boxing Day swim as one of the largest ever. (Image: Tony Pick)

One man who took part in the event said on the official Facebook page that it was the "largest crowd he had ever seen".

Attendees has described this year's Aldeburgh Boxing Day swim as one of the largest ever. (Image: Tony Pick)

The swimmers met at 11am opposite the Moot Hall on the beach in what was the 36th edition of the event.

The swim raises thousands of pounds for charity every year. (Image: Tony Pick)

The event has raised thousands of pounds every year.

This year is the 36th Aldeburgh Boxing Day swim. (Image: Tony Pick)

This year is the 36th Aldeburgh Boxing Day swim. (Image: Tony Pick)

For 2024, the proceeds from the swim will be donated to Aldeburgh United Charities, who are aiming to establish a new top up food pantry and Leiston Project40seven.