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Cowes is the maritime gateway to the Isle of Wight, and is known for both it's rich Royal heritage and it's sailing and ship building.
Cowes (/ k aʊ z /) is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina, facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry. Cowes has a population of 14,370 according to the 2021 Census.
Aug 22, 2022 · Things to Do in Cowes, England: See Tripadvisor's 16,700 traveller reviews and photos of Cowes tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Cowes.
- The top attractions to visit in Cowes are: The Wight Military and Heritage Museum Sir Max Aitken Museum Cowes Floating Bridge Egypt Point Cowes to...
- The best outdoor activities in Cowes according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Cowes Yacht Haven Cowes to Sandown Prince's Green See all outdoor act...
- The most popular things to do in Cowes with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:The Wight Military and Heritage MuseumCowes Floating B...
Jan 1, 2024 · Soak up the history of Cowes and East Cowes with monarchs, museums and churches and tread in the footsteps of time. From royal houses to the birthplace of the hovercraft, Cowes and East Cowes have a wealth of history to explore.
- Beaches. Generally, I wouldn't head to the Cowes area for a day out at the beach, but it's a nice spot for a wander (see our beaches guide for family beach trip ideas).
- Shopping. Cowes is the kind of place which mostly avoids grotty pound shops and the like. Instead, there are quite a few posh yachty retailers as well as some independent shops selling pretty things you didn’t realise you needed.
- Osborne House. **English Heritage Discount Code: Save 20% on annual memberships via this link with exclusive code IWGEHMEXC until 31/12/24** Queen Victoria’s home is on the outskirts of East Cowes, so you will need to catch the floating bridge across if you’re in (West) Cowes or drive back towards Newport for a few miles.
- Sir Max Aitken Museum. There’s a free museum in the centre of Cowes, which is a collection of stuff belonging to a local character who was an MP, a newspaper magnate, a fighter pilot, a yacht racer and the founder of the London Boat Show.
Known as the mecca of the sailing world, Cowes has something to offer visitors all year round. Home to Cowes Week, the world’s oldest and largest sailing regatta. There are plenty of things to do both on and off the water. The town itself boasts a variety of boutique shops and independent eateries. As well as plenty of holiday accommodation ...
Cowes visitors are presented with a delightful range of activities, both on land and water, to discover the town itself and beyond, across the Isle of Wight.
