In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

From grabbing a bargain to sea swimming and watching traditional sporting events, people have indulged in a range of Boxing Day activities.

Racegoers pose with performers in Christmas fancy dress outfits
Racegoers pose with performers in Christmas fancy dress outfits on King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park Racecourse in Surrey (Steven Paston for the Jockey Club/PA)

Riders mounted on horses
Riders gather for the annual Fernie Hunt Boxing Day meet in Leicestershire (Joe Giddens/PA)

Women wearing hajibs and carrying shopping bags
Shoppers flock to London’s Oxford Street in the search for bargains in the Boxing Day sales (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Swimmers wearing Father Christmas run into the sea
Swimmers wearing Father Christmas hats braved the chilly water for the Boxing Day dip on Tynemouth beach (Owen Humphreys/PA)

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