New Years Day Swim 2026
On 1 January 2026, Saundersfoot will proudly host the 40th New Year’s Day Charity Swim – a remarkable milestone for this iconic community event.
What began over Christmas in 1984 with just 10 brave swimmers has grown into the UK’s largest festive dip. From 1986 onwards, the swim became a permanent New Year’s Day tradition. Apart from 2020 & 2021, when the event was cancelled due to Covid restrictions, the swim has taken place every year since.
In 2025, we saw a record-breaking 2,535 registered swimmers and an estimated crowd of 9,000 spectators. Recognised by Pembrokeshire County Council as a major event, the swim has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities over the years and has become one of Saundersfoot’s most cherished traditions.
To mark the 40th swim milestone, the theme is RUBY. While it may not be a wedding anniversary, Saundersfoot and the Swim certainly feel like a perfect partnership – and reaching 40 swims deserves a truly sparkling celebration. We encourage swimmers and supporters alike to embrace the theme and bring the village to life in a sea of ruby-red costumes and creativity.
All registered swimmers will receive a special 40th ruby-themed medal, and a new range of official NYDS merchandise will be available soon.
Registration fees are £5 for adults and £3 for under-16s. Places can now be booked online at www.saundersfoot.co.uk/nyds/
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