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The maritime gateway to the isle of wight
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The maritime gateway to the isle of wight
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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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Here at Murrays we search hard to source the very best and freshest local, and regional ingredients to compile our ever changing menus. Choose from the set price lunch and dinner menus or our Catch of the day board.
Cowes
On Sunday 1st June, Cowes Classics Day, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club as part of Cowes Classics Regatta, Isle of Wight residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a free display of 60 vintage cars and classic boats meeting the owners,…
EAST COWES
Nos 2 Sovereign's Gate Osborne is a holiday cottages that has been developed in this iconic building at Osborne. Sovereign's Gate was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as the formal entrance to Osborne.
WEST COWES
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…
COWES
A beautiful coastal retreat in the heart of Cowes Old Town. This lovely 3 bed cottage is perfectly located on Sun Hill, newly renovated, has a pretty garden which is so peaceful and even the added bonus of parking for 1 car.
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Looking for a way to THANK the Ocean?!
Join our BEACH CLEAN ⛱️ 👏
*FREE products for all participants*
Surfers against sewage and OceanSaver are joining for a beach clean of the Esplanade for Cowes Week.
Wednesday 31st July
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York Avenue, EAST COWES
This airy and welcoming multi-purpose space is home to East Cowes Community Library and East Cowes Tourist Information Point. There are easy chairs and cafe style seating - ideal for planning your days out. There is also access to a laptop and wifi.…
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Victorian house on the seafront at Cowes, now two self-catering holiday cottages, full of original features and sea views from many of the rooms.
Cowes
UKSA's popular Spring Camps are an action-packed programme of activities designed for children of all abilities, who are looking to get out onto the water, learn new skills, make new friends, and have some fun.
Activities can include dinghy…
COWES
The Red Duster re-opened in March, as always with excellent brand new menus and wines.
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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.
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Based in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight, UKSA’s 4-acre waterfront location offers a range of accommodation options for arranged groups, students, and clubs. Rooms available include dormitory-style bunk rooms, en-suite rooms and wheelchair…
EAST COWES
Nos 1 Sovereign's Gate Osborne is a holiday cottages that has been developed in this iconic building at Osborne. Sovereign's Gate was commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as the formal entrance to Osborne.
COWES
A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 9th and 12th October 2025 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…
WEST COWES
Cowes Harbour Commission, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Harbour Authority and Marine Services Provider. Marine services include: Shepards Marina, Cowes Harbour Services Boatyard – Storage – Moorings - Fuel – Commercial.
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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…
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Follow in the footsteps of literary greats like Edward Lear, Robert Graves and AA Milne, with the Isle of Wight Literary Heroes Trail
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Chef/owner GC Giancovich first opened the now-infamous Smoking Lobster Ventnor Beach in 2017. It quickly became popular with tourists and locals alike boasting panoramic views of one of the islands best beaches and delicious dishes celebrating the…
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The Highlight of Easter: The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair (18th& 19th April) at Northwood House in Cowes.
Looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big outdoor event of the season…
EAST COWES
We're back again, this year raising money for the Iow Ability Dogs 4 Young People, a great charity who provide training assistance dogs to enhance the independence of disabled young people and children living on the Isle of Wight.
There will be…
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