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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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COWES
Located in the English sea port town of Cowes, the Fountain Hotel has recently been refurbished to present a traditional style.
EAST COWES
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A family run park situated in the Island's most famous town of Cowes - Waverley Park has direct access to the promenade east of the River Medina and enjoys panoramic views over Cowes Harbour and the Solent. At…
COWES
The Union Inn hotel has as much character as you would hope to find from an old English pub.
WEST COWES
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…
Cowes
Join us for a Freddie Mercury Tribute on the water. Departing Thetis Wharf at 7.30pm dance and sing to all the classic Queen tunes.
David Jerome is a world-renowned Freddie Mercury tribute artist. His dynamic performances capture the essence of…
EAST COWES
Osborne Golf Club is a golfing legacy left by Queen Victoria. Situated on the Osborne House Estate, this charming 9 hole course is the Isle of Wights oldest and longest.
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
Join British chocolatier, author and business woman Chantal Coady OBE at Foresters Hall in Cowes as she shares her journey from founding award winning ‘Rococo’ Chocolates to campaigning for slavery free chocolate. The discussion will also cover the…
COWES
Follow in the footsteps of literary greats like Edward Lear, Robert Graves and AA Milne, with the Isle of Wight Literary Heroes Trail
Cowes
Robbie Williams Tribute Boat Party Join us to dance the evening away to the biggest hits from the UK's most popular Robbie tribute act.
A three hour cruise around the Solent.
Dress to impress optional
Cash & card bar available
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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…
COWES
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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Cowes
Join private chef The Epicurean Sailor for a relaxing, adults-only champagne and canapé sunset cruise.
Departing from Cowes on Saturday 16th August, our privately chartered boat, Wight Scene, will meander out of the river heading towards the…
EAST COWES
The Folly Inn is an open plan, rustic pub perched on the banks of the River Medina, just up the river from East Cowes in Whippingham.
NEWPORT
Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard is an incredibly unique holiday residency and one of a kind in terms of boutique self catering.
EAST COWES
You don't have to be a cricket fan to enjoy Pavilion Cottage at Osborne - but it will do no harm if you are. Built in the early 1900s for sporty cadets at the Royal Naval College, it later became a store room, before livestock were allowed to take…
WEST COWES
Cowes Yacht Haven is a world-class marina based in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Its town centre location allows for easy access to a high street full of pubs, restaurants and shops within seconds.
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
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