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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
Pinnacle Suites Hotel is a new, purpose-built luxury hotel situated in Cowes offering stylish accommodation, bar, pizzeria and event space for special occasions.
EAST COWES
Modernised early Victorian town local, built in 1860 close to the marina and yacht club.
East Cowes
Hundreds of completed Jigsaw Puzzles on display and for sale.
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.
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…
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.…
EAST COWES
Perfectly located on the picturesque waterfront of the Medina River in East Cowes, The Lifeboat is one of the Island's most popular bar restaurants offering a warm, friendly welcome to locals and visitors.
WEST COWES
The Duke of York has been run by the Cass family since 1969. This doesn't mean it hasn't changed during this time, on the contrary, the business is constantly being updated by the family team.
Cowes
The Lawn Bar is located on the beautiful lawns of Northwood House for summer weekends.
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
The Critic is an enjoyable and engaging watch and will be shown at Trinity Theatre.
The film is about Jimmy Erskine, The Critic, who is the most feared and famous theatre critic in 1930s London.
If you like quality British cinema with…
COWES
The Union Inn hotel has as much character as you would hope to find from an old English pub.
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
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…
EAST COWES
This is the church used by Queen Victoria when she was in residence at Osborne House.
The church is run by volunteers and there is a guide on duty in the church.
Exhibition located within the Church and Church Centre:
There is a…
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…
Cowes
On Sunday 1st June, Cowes Classics Day, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club as part of Cowes Classics Regatta, Isle of Wight residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a free display of 60 vintage cars and classic boats meeting the owners,…
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…
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…
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