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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
Some live music for a Sunday afternoon of the Bank Holiday Coronation weekend - get up and join in with the guitar and harmonica duo, there'll be a bass guitar, electric and other guitars, possibly some drums... with a Bank Holiday Monday the…
COWES
Firefly House is a 4 bedroom luxury Victorian house with 2 parking spaces, just a few minutes walk from the historic town centre, waterfront and marinas of Cowes, home of UK yacht racing, and gateway to the Isle of Wight.
EAST COWES
Two nights of fabulous outdoor opera at Albert Cottage performed by the award winning Opera Brava Touring Company.
Friday 18 August is La Traviata and Saturday 19 August is La Boheme.
Tickets available for opera, picnics, pre-show dinner…
COWES
Head to MOOCOW’s stylish, futuristic bar and garden for a taste of the unusual. The modern interior is full of quirky touches, splashes of colour and clean lines, making an airy and comfortable space to dine and have a drink.
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
EAST COWES
Modernised early Victorian town local, built in 1860 close to the marina and yacht club.
COWES
The Red Duster re-opened in March, as always with excellent brand new menus and wines.
NEWPORT
Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard is an incredibly unique holiday residency and one of a kind in terms of boutique self catering.
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 Isle of Wight Vegan Lifestyle Show returns for 2022 on Saturday 15th October at Cowes Yacht Haven. Featuring over 50 stands showcasing plant-based hot and cold foods, eco-friendly home and lifestyle products, wellness treatments, bodycare,…
Niton, Niton
October half term Halloween pottery event includes using the potters wheel, sculpting and painting.
WEST COWES
We are a Business Association and our tagline is "Promoting partnership and supporting businesses in Cowes and its surrounding areas".
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 our multi-activity fun…
COWES
Join Solent Cruises on Saturday 27th April to see the new Cunard's Queen Anne coming in for her maiden arrival.
Solent Cruises will be part of the flotilla following her in from Calshot. Departing at 08:30 hours from Thetis Wharf, Cowes.…
WEST COWES
Foresters Hall (previously known as North House) is a Grade II listed townhouse located in the heart of Cowes Old Town.
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.
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