Cowes and East Cowes
South East
Cowes

Cowes is a vibrant, exciting place at any time, with sporting and cultural events throughout the year. It’s a sophisticated resort you won’t want to miss

Cowes is known throughout the world for sailing and water activities. This is the home of Cowes Week, the oldest and biggest sailing regatta in the world. Cowes is a vibrant, exciting place at any time, with sporting and cultural events throughout the year. 

The town stretches across the mouth of the river Medina estuary, where the famous chain ferry shuttles pedestrians and cars from one side of the river to the other, in just a few minutes. 

The town’s fascinating history is displayed in the maritime museums at Osbourne House,  Queen Victoria’s seaside palace on the fringes of East Cowes.