Swimmers brave the low temperatures to mark Winter Solstice

An event was held this morning.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 21st Dec 2024

Dozens of people have been taking a dip in Bristol's Harbour this morning to celebrate the winter solstice.

It's the first time swimming's been allowed to mark the occasion, with the water temperature just six degrees.

Elsewhere thousands of people at Stonehenge watched the sunrise at Winter Solstice.

It's marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year, with the northern hemisphere at it's furthest point away from the sun.