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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
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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
100's of made up completed Jigsaw Puzzles on display and for sale.
Display changes by the minute, as puzzles are sold another replaces it.
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.…
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
Chef/owner GC Giancovich first opened the now-infamous Smoking Lobster Ventnor Beach in 2017. It quickly became popular with tourists and locals alike boasting panoramic views of one of the islands best beaches and delicious dishes celebrating the…
COWES
In this traditional storytelling evening for grown ups, international Storyteller, Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, invites you to hear some tales of very strange girls and some very beguiling monsters.
A girl enters the woods clutching a skull with…
COWES
A really stunning, almost ‘new 300 year old town house and holiday home is located in the heart of Cowes, and is a perfect base for exploring the Isle of Wight.
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
Salty Sailing offers a unique opportunity to set sail and explore the beautiful coastline, stunning bays and interesting wildlife of the Isle of Wight.
WEST COWES
'WIGHT PROMS WEDNESDAYS' ARE BACK!
We would like to bring you a bit of the 'Wight Proms' throughout the year and not just in August, and so we've launched our lunchtime concert series 'Wight Proms Wednesdays' with seven concerts spread across…
EAST COWES
Join English Heritage for a cracking adventure quest at Osborne this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school…
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…
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.
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
Chris Williams, a former guide at St Catherine's Lighthouse, will be giving a talk to visitors to the Boat Shed during Cowes Week, Friday August 4th at 2pm. Chris was a guide at the Lighthouse for 12 years and will talk about the history of UK…
COWES
Elevate Your Cowes Week with Goodleaf Tree Climbing! Hello! We're back at Northwood House and Park, Cowes, PO31 8AZ, bringing the thrill of scaling the ropes into the tree canopy during the regatta. Create lasting memories with our recreational…
WEST COWES
The Wight Proms returns for eight days between the 11th and 18th August 2024. The festival will celebrate classical proms, comedy, nippers, opera, drag, musical theatre, plus country music and dance.
More details to follow, please visit the…
WEST COWES
The New Holmwood Hotel offers its clientele the warmest of welcomes and the highest level of service. With their sea facing lounges & restaurant and their two outdoor terraces all facing the water, there is plenty of space to enjoy watching the…
COWES
The popular blues open mic where a full back line is provided - open to all ages and abilities. Come and play some blues!
WEST COWES
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