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The River Medina runs from Cowes and East Cowes, down into Newport - and is home to a number of yacht clubs, marinas and businesses.
The Medina Estuary is a great place for wildlife; its tidal waters, saltmarsh and mudflats are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are specially adapted to living in the challenging conditions. Saltmarshes are essential to the estuary's ecosystem.
They contain rare and vulnerable plants and provide nutrients for invertebrates that are food for water birds. They are important resting and feeding sites throughout the tidal cycle from late October to early March and a safe haven for young birds in summer.
Saltmarshes help to reduce bank erosion by absorbing boat wash but are very vulnerable to trampling and sea level rise. Intertidal mud contains huge numbers of worms and snails that support the birds that spend the winter in the estuary.
When the mud is underwater the birds retreat to roost on the saltmarsh or sometimes the pontoons in Cowes fairway. Wading birds like dunlins, oystercatchers and lapwings can often be seen on pontoons at High Water and the buoys, navigation markers and piles provide a convenient resting spot for cormorants and terns in the summer.
There are also plenty of places to eat and drink as you make your way down the River Medina, why not take a gentle walk from Newport - along the river - and make your way down to the Folly Inn, before continuing your walk into East Cowes.
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WEST COWES
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
EAST COWES
East Cowes Beach is a quiet shingle and sand beach with fantastic views across West Cowes and its marina, and also out across the Solent.
East Cowes
Get creative with master builders and help bring heritage to life with LEGO® bricks.
Step into royal history and join English Heritage to recreate Osborne's charming Swiss Cottage in brick form. Once you've worked your magic, watch as our…
Cowes
Cowes Beach is a short pebble and shell covered beach to the west of the town front or Parade.
COWES
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We offer the perfect mix of a friendly, welcoming bed and breakfast with the spacious, non intrusive feel of a small hotel.
Southampton
Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialists, offer a vehicle ferry service between Southampton and East Cowes and a fast, frequent Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger service between Southampton and West Cowes, Isle of Wight.
EAST COWES
Step into Queen Victoria’s favourite country home and experience a world unchanged since the monarch died here just over 100 years ago.
EAST COWES
Designed by Prince Albert in an Italianate style, Osborne was the much-loved seaside home of Queen Victoria, her husband and their nine children. Osborne was a regal dwelling but also very much a private family home that reflected the royal family’s…
EAST COWES
Join Queen Victoria at Osborne for a day at the races as Her Majesty’s horses charge into view!
Place your bets and cheer on your riders against the backdrop of the Queen’s beloved island home. As merry music fills the air, immerse yourself in…
EAST COWES
Just a short carriage ride from Osborne, St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham was redesigned by Prince Albert, and rebuilt in a style considered to be more suitable for the royal family. The family worshipped at St Mildred’s when in residence at Osborne…
COWES
Boat House is a pretty, spacious Victorian holiday cottage sleeping 4 people in 1 double & 1 twin room in the heart of Cowes just a few minutes walk from Cowes High Street & the harbour.
WEST COWES
We are a Business Association and our tagline is "Promoting partnership and supporting businesses in Cowes and its surrounding areas".
EAST COWES
We are an Italian style restaurant located in East Cowes town centre on the beautiful Isle of Wight near transport links to Southampton and the rest of the Island.
WEST COWES
The Pier View is an iconic pub located within the very heart of Cowes. Popular with locals and renowned within the sailing community as one of the world’s best yachting bars, the Pier View is a true landmark of the town.
Family run, the Pier…
Cowes
Celebrating its 18th year, Cowes Classics Regatta is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore.
Over 150 boats will be sailing varied courses set in the Solent including Metre boats, Classic…
COWES
York Cottage is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom town house, located less than a 5 min walk to the centre of Cowes. The house is spread across 4 floors, with the top bedroom having sea views over the rooftops.
NEWPORT
Approximately a mile downstream of the world renowned sailing town of Cowes is the tranquil sailing marina; Island Harbour This unique, tranquil river valley is the perfect retreat for an Isle of Wight getaway.
Cowes
UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) runs regular watersports fun days for 8-15 year olds. Ideal for getting out on the water and enjoying a variety of different fun water and land-based activities, suitable for all abilities. Activities can include dinghy…
Cowes
An expo to celebrate all things weddings and events!
A fun filled weekend with live performances, stage shows, advice sessions and more!
WedFest is for anyone and everyone that wants to have a fun filled weekend! Maybe you're planning a…
East Cowes
Please see website for tickets and information
https://www.outcastprowrestling.com/events
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