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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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EAST COWES
The Prince of Wales is a traditional pub with a friendly and lively atmosphere.
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.
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
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.…
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
Salty Sailing offers a unique opportunity to set sail and explore the beautiful coastline, stunning bays and interesting wildlife of the Isle of Wight.
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…
EAST COWES
Albert Cottage was once the home of Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s younger daughter. This ten en suite bedroom boutique hotel with friendly relaxed atmosphere has a fine dining restaurant that is open throughout the year.
NEWPORT
Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard is an incredibly unique holiday residency and one of a kind in terms of boutique self catering.
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.
COWES
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
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
Silent disco boat party Step aboard Solent Cruises for an unforgettable silent disco boat party on Friday 15 May 2026.
Cruise and dance the night away Set sail on a three-hour evening cruise around the Solent, dancing to the biggest hits…
WEST COWES
A self catering cottage built in 2013. Only steps from the beach and a 10 minute walk along the Esplanade to the centre of Cowes. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6/7.
Cowes
DJ boat party with Solent Cruises Step aboard Solent Cruises for a boat party on 18 September.
Cruise and dance the night away Party the night away with DJ Tony Martin on an evening cruise around the Solent. Enjoy a variety of hits from the…
Cowes
Seafarer’s View is located a few steps away from the water’s edge on Cowes High Street on the beautiful and picturesque Isle of Wight. the property has been lovingly refurbished to operate as Serviced Accommodation, having 6 double bedrooms and 3…
Cowes
Live music from 11am until midnight, with a charity auction and raffle, raising funds for Parkinson's UK.
Free entry as compere Bobbin Dixon introduces Black Daniels, Matt Church Duo, Jules Nelson,Laura and Gary, Jimmy's Little Fish, 5 Fifty…
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.
Islandwide
Voi offers electric scooter and bike hire in Cowes, Newport or Ryde, making it the perfect way to travel around our island sustainably.
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