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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
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.
Cowes
Discover the Isle of Wight’s fascinating prehistoric past with this practical fossil field guide. Learn to identify fossils, understand geology, and explore key fossil sites across one of the UK’s richest fossil landscapes.
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
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
WEST COWES
The coastal viewpoint between Cowes and Gurnard was one of Queen Victoria's favourite places. The Queen had an irresistibly romantic nature and it was from here that she enjoyed the magnificent sunsets and a panoramic view of the Solent which
COWES
Victorian house on the seafront at Cowes, now two self-catering holiday cottages, full of original features and sea views from many of the rooms.
COWES
Jack Thompson, an independent lifestyle and interior design store, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Cowes community since its launch in 2022. Housed in a beautifully renovated Victorian building on Cowes High Street, the store’s…
Cowes
Cliffside Cottage overlooking Cowes beach is the perfect location for a traditional English seaside holiday, a short break away, or even a single night, as one of your stops around the Isle of Wight, as part of your sailing, walking, or cycling…
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.
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.
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.
West Cowes
Trinity Theatre is owned by one of the oldest amateur dramatic societies in Britain.
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
The Union Inn hotel has as much character as you would hope to find from an old English pub.
NEWPORT
Approximately a mile downstream of the world renowned sailing town of Cowes is the tranquil sailing marina; Island Harbour This unique, tranquil river valley is the perfect retreat for an Isle of Wight getaway.
COWES
Set in the heart of Cowes, we serve locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed and welcoming setting - all day, every day
Cowes
Isle of Wight Literary Festival in October A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will take place from 8–11 October 2026 at Northwood House in Cowes. The festival will once again present a varied…
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.
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