Cowes and East Cowes | Maritime Gateway to the Isle of Wight
Cowes, and its sister across the river, East Cowes, are well known around the globe for yachting and royalty. Cowes Week is the highlight of the packed yachting calendar while over the River Medina, the imposing royal palace of the past, Queen Victoria’s beloved Osborne House , dominates the landscape.
East Cowes Beach - Visit Isle Of Wight
East Cowes Beach is a quiet shingle and sand beach with fantastic views across West Cowes and its marina, and also out across the Solent.
Prince of Wales (East Cowes) - Visit Isle Of Wight
We are located in York Avenue, East Cowes directly opposite the entrance to Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s favourite home. With a large car park, on the main road from East Cowes to Ryde/Newport we are approximately a half mile from Red Funnel Car Ferry terminal.
Exploring Cowes - Visit Isle Of Wight
4 days ago · 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.
Cowes Beach - Visit Isle Of Wight
The Royal Yacht Squadron at the East of Cowes Beach form part of the former Cowes Castle, one of Henry VIII’s defense forts. A beach shop and take away cafe sits at the western end of Princes Parade and on the small park area opposite here are public toilets.
Osborne - EAST COWES - Visit Isle Of Wight
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. Highlights include: • Victorian opulence and extravagant interiors • Stunning Indian décor of the Durbar Room
Classic Boat Museum - EAST COWES - Visit Isle Of Wight
Situated in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, The Gallery has an extensive collection of maritime artefacts, boat models and photographs. The museum highlights the British maritime history from the 16th Century onwards and includes a large spectacular reproduction of the Cowdray engraving of the sinking of the Mary Rose in 1545.
What's on in Cowes - Visit Isle Of Wight
Apr 13, 2017 · Celebrate literature, sailing and monarchy in 2019 with a wide- ranging programme of events to suit everyone’s taste. Enjoy Cowes Week, regattas, open air theatre and local events in both Cowes…
Albert Cottage Hotel - EAST COWES - Visit Isle Of Wight
From the East Cowes ferry terminal go across mini-roundabout and pass the Post Office on your right hand side. Follow the road round to the left and start to climb York Avenue. Take the third turning on your left – New Barn Road -and then turn right immediately through the gap in the silver bollards and through the white gate into our driveway.
Staying in Cowes - Visit Isle Of Wight
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.