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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
Mandy and Mark would like to welcome you to Holly Tree House, a Victorian house situated a short uphill walk from everything Cowes has to offer, great nightlife, bars, shops, restaurants, yacht clubs, and ferry links to the mainland.
WEST COWES
'WIGHT PROMS WEDNESDAYS' ARE BACK!
We would like to bring you a bit of the 'Wight Proms' throughout the year and not just in August, and so we've launched our lunchtime concert series 'Wight Proms Wednesdays' with seven concerts spread across…
COWES
Somerton Farm Holiday Cottage is located on the outskirts the beautiful yachting town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Somerton Farm Holiday Cottage offers spacious, family and dog friendly accommodation.
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
Cowes Week Closing Party. Silent Disco under the stars at The Regatta Village - Cowes Parade.
COWES
Follow in the footsteps of literary greats like Edward Lear, Robert Graves and AA Milne, with the Isle of Wight Literary Heroes Trail
WEST COWES
The Nook, a warm and friendly restaurant, is located within the renowned sailing town of Cowes.
COWES
In this traditional storytelling evening for grown ups, international Storyteller, Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, invites you to hear some tales of very strange girls and some very beguiling monsters.
A girl enters the woods clutching a skull with…
EAST COWES
A spacious 3 bedroom pet friendly Victorian house which comfortably sleeps 5 and is set in a quiet road within walking distance to the marina, East Cowes centre, the ferry and floating bridge.
Cowes
Fairwinds Art Exhibition
'Fairwinds', a the second edition of sustainable art exhibition for the Isle of Wight. Bringing together thirteen acclaimed artists from the Island to raise funds for sailors with physical and sensory disabilities.
Hosted…
Cowes
After a hugely successful Christmas Fair in 2022, the dates for the 2023 event have now been confirmed for 2nd & 3rd December!
The Fair has been one of the busiest Christmas events on the Island and will again be featuring a selection of over…
Cowes
The Garden restaurant offers food 7 days a week from breakfast to brunch and lunch to dinner. We offer an extensive drinks menu from barista coffee to in house prepared cocktails available throughout the day and evening.
EAST COWES
Get creative with Osborne's master builders and help them bring history to life with LEGO® bricks*. Join English Heritage as they create a sculpture of Queen Victoria in brick art form! Once you've worked your magic, their brick builders will piece…
COWES
Wight Coast Holidays are a local, independent company who offer a range of self-catering holiday homes in Cowes.
COWES
The Tourist Information Point for Cowes is located at Aqua Marine Gifts, a card and vintage shop, on Cowes High Street. A well-stocked local shop selling a variety of cards, gifts and Isle of Wight Souvenirs. They even have a huge range of vintage…
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.
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.
COWES
Situated within the heart of the vibrant yachting town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, The Anchor is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Located opposite Cowes Yacht Haven, just a short stroll from the Red Jet ferry terminal which provides…
Cowes
This dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town in Cowes, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend…
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