Visitor attractions and information - Cowes
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 Cowes Combined Clubs, Regatta House, 18 Bath
Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QN. Tel: +44 (0)1983 295 744.
The first Cowes week began on 10th August 1826 with seven yachts.
Today over 1,000 yachts and 8,500 competitors take part in some
very challenging first-class sailing, from true amateurs to Olympic
and World champions. www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk. In the Solent waters off Cowes. |
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Robin
Hill Country Adventure Park, Robin Hill, Downend, Newport, Isle
of Wight, PO30 2NU. Falconry - A new family favourite. Red Squirrel
Safari & Squirrel Fest. New Woodland Gardens. Tree House
Woodland Centre. The Island's 3 biggest rides.
www.robin-hill.com. About
5 miles south of Cowes. |
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Cowes Maritime Museum, Beckford Road, Cowes,
Isle of Wight, PO31 7SG. Tel: 01983 823433. Museum containing
boats, paintings, and models relating to the maritime history
of Cowes and the Isle of Wight. Models, paintings, photographs.
Location: In the centre
of Cowes. |
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Osborne
House, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JY. Queen Victoria’s
favourite retreat. From Nov-Mar, the house is open for pre-booked
guided tours only, allowing visitors to see the Royal Apartments
and private rooms. English Heritage. Charges apply. (Photo (c)
English Heritage). www.english-heritage.org.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
of Cowes. |
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