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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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Ward Avenue, Cowes
Goodleaf Tree Climbing is thrilled to return to the beautiful Northwood House and Park in Cowes, offering a unique and exhilarating outdoor adventure. This summer, you can experience the thrill of climbing a magnificent 25-metre high Turkey oak…
COWES
The Union Inn hotel has as much character as you would hope to find from an old English pub.
WEST COWES
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…
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.
COWES
The "Galeón Andalucía", an impressive faithful historical replica of the Spanish galleons that sailed through the world during the 16th to the 18th century, will soon visit Cowes and dock at Trinity Landing from the 3rd to the 8th September 2024…
WEST COWES
Bought 1793, and extensively renovated in 1837, Northwood House was part of a huge estate owned by the Ward family. The manor house was the venue for Victorian high society balls and parties, many of which were attended by Queen Victoria, Prince
East Cowes
Join Father Christmas at Osborne this December for a magical way to start the festive season.
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree.
After…
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
Cowes Maritime Museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.
COWES
The Highlight of Easter: The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair (18th& 19th April) at Northwood House in Cowes.
Looking for a fantastic treat for the family this Easter? Then don’t miss the Island’s first big outdoor event of the season…
Cowes
Enjoy the film, Untouchable, at Trinity Theatre that will deliver one of the funniest, most honest and touching films ever made.
The script shows the beautiful and honest friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his…
East Cowes
Opera at Albert Cottage presents Carmen on the 12th July & The Magic of Opera on the 13th July.
Two nights of spectacular Opera staged by the award winning touring company Opera Brava. World class singers and performers with ensemble perform…
EAST COWES
Modernised early Victorian town local, built in 1860 close to the marina and yacht club.
EAST COWES
The Lunch box café is situated in a beautiful Victorian building on the corner of Clarence road and York Avenue in East Cowes.
EAST COWES
Osborne Proms ‘25, an unforgettable summer evening of classical music, invites music enthusiasts to the historic grounds of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.
On Saturday, 26th July 2025, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform a…
COWES
A boutique Victorian themed hotel, full of character & charm with splendid views over the Solent and great customer service.
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…
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.
WEST COWES
Foresters Hall (previously known as North House) is a Grade II listed townhouse located in the heart of Cowes Old Town.
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