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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
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.
Cowes
Salty Sailing offers a unique opportunity to set sail and explore the beautiful coastline, stunning bays and interesting wildlife of the Isle of Wight.
COWES
Jack Thompson, an independent lifestyle and interior design store, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Cowes community since its launch in 2022. Housed in a beautifully renovated Victorian building on Cowes High Street, the store’s…
COWES
Solent Cruises have been operating boat trips, harbour tours and boat charters for many years. Our flagship trips include harbour and Solent tours around Cowes and into Portsmouth.
WEST COWES
“Giovanni Pernice, Fascinating Aida, Wynne Evans and Lee Mead to Headline the Wight Proms Festival 2025”
The Wight Proms Festival has just announced its 2025 artiste line-up
Tickets go on sale this Friday 4th April
This year for the…
Cowes
Iconic Northwood House, which is set in beautiful Northwood Park in the heart of Cowes, has a rich history of hosting events and celebrations of all kinds. It is one of the busiest wedding venues on the Island hosting ceremonies and receptions…
COWES
The NAO SANTA MARIA will be visiting Cowes over the next week, docking at Trinity Landing. The ship will be open to visitors from 22 to 26 May. Did you know that, among its creaking timbers, the Nao Santa Maria tells the story of the discovery of…
Cowes
The WedFest Party Night!
Are you ready to party with us? Check out the best of the island's entertainment all in one place on one night!
Raising money from the ticket sales for The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Operation…
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
UKSA enjoys a 4-acre, waterfront location in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight and is the perfect location for residential and non-residential sailing, watersports and team building for students aged 6 years and over.
Through their multi-activity…
WEST COWES
Bought 1793, and extensively renovated in 1837, Northwood House was part of a huge estate owned by the Ward family. The manor house was the venue for Victorian high society balls and parties, many of which were attended by Queen Victoria, Prince
East Cowes
Please see website for tickets and information
https://www.outcastprowrestling.com/events
Cowes
The Northwood House Christmas Fair is on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024.
The Fair has been one of the busiest Christmas events on the Island and will again be featuring a selection of over 40 of the best local gift…
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…
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
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
Great night planned with live music, good food & enjoy fiz & cocktails
Cowes
For only £255pp Per Day you can get in and amongst the action with Salty Sailing. Jostling for a position on the start line we race around the Solent playing the tides and having a great time!
Experience yacht racing on a boat with no shouting…
East Cowes
East Cowes Marina welcomes visiting yachts and motor boats all year round to our 360 berth marina on the sunny and sheltered banks of the river Medina.
Cowes
The Lawn Bar is located on the beautiful lawns of Northwood House for summer weekends.
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