Students strip off and skinny dip in freezing sea as traditional May Day celebrations take place across the country

STUDENTS were seen stripping off and skinny dipping in the freezing North Sea as traditional May Day celebrations took place across the country.

In St Andrews in Scotland, brave souls were all smiles as they held hands to prepare for the bracing cold.

Incredibly, the hundreds taking part appeared unphased by the icy temperatures as they made a splash at East Sands beach this morning.

It’s not clear if this plays a part in their enthusiasm, but the prestigious university says that the May Day dip promotes good luck in exams.

A stunning pink sunrise accompanied the icy shenanigans, as others were seen warming themselves by a tremendous fire.

While in Oxford, more than 13,000 gathered as choristers sang outside Magdalen College at 6am this morning.

The tradition, which dates back to 1505, was followed by Morris dancing and folk singing as students celebrated by staying up all night.

In the festival town of Glastonbury, hundreds dressed in green and enjoyed music and dance in the tradition of early Gaelic seasonal celebrations.

Participants could be seen gathering around the market cross in the town as the may-pole was presented to the May King and Queen, who with the Green men carry the may-pole to the Chalice Well.

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