East Cowes

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East Cowes

TitleEast Cowes

CountyIsle of Wight

CoordinatesLat : 50.75 Lon : -1.3

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Description Incorrect Description? Tell Us!Cowes is a seaport town on the Isle of Wight, an island due south of the major southern English port of Southampton. It 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 town is therefore sometimes referred to as West Cowes, especially where distinction is needed such as at the ferry termini. Leland's nineteenth century verses, described the towns poetically as "The two great Cowes that in loud thunder roar, This on the eastern, that the western shore". The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry. The combined population was 19,919 in the 1991 census, a figure that is easily doubled during the regatta in early August (see below). Each town comprises a civil parish.

Cowes is now renowned for sailing, Cowes Castle being home to the world famous Royal Yacht Squadron, which ranks amongst the world's elite yacht clubs. The town gives its name to the world's oldest regular regatta, Cowes Week, which occurs in the first week of August. Later on in the summer, powerboat races are held.

East Cowes is home to Norris Castle, and Osborne House, the former summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Prince had a major influence on the building of St Mildred's Church in Whippingham, East Cowes, which features distinctive turrets imitating those found on a German castle. Both towns' architecture is heavily influenced by the distinctive style of ornate building which was popular in Prince Albert's time.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "East Cowes"

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Local Campsites

Thorness Bay Holiday Park is 2.86 Miles away
Southland Camping Park is 7.27 Miles away
Beaper Farm is 7.78 Miles away
queenbowerdairy caravan park is 7.79 Miles away
Adgestone Camping is 8.12 Miles away
Haven Holidays is 9.15 Miles away
Chine Farm camping is 9.45 Miles away
Lower Hyde Holiday Park is 9.53 Miles away
Heathfield Farm Camping Site is 10.79 Miles away
Solent View Campsite is 11.04 Miles away

Local Tourist Attractions

Osborne House is 1.12 Miles away
Calshot Castle is 4.56 Miles away
Carisbrooke Castle is 4.91 Miles away
Exbury Gardens is 5.41 Miles away
Yarmouth Castle is 9.61 Miles away
Appuldurcombe House is 9.63 Miles away
Portchester Castle is 9.69 Miles away
Medieval Merchants House is 11.33 Miles away
Hurst Castle is 11.94 Miles away
Bishops Waltham Palace is 14.23 Miles away

Local Golf Courses

Cowes Golf Club is 0.85 Miles away
Osborne Golf Club is 1.24 Miles away
Newport Golf Club is 3.39 Miles away
Ryde Golf Club is 5.64 Miles away
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club is 8.38 Miles away
Ventnor Golf Club is 11.42 Miles away
Meon Valley Golf & Country Club is 12.42 Miles away
Botley Park Golf Club is 12.56 Miles away
Stoneham Golf Club is 14.21 Miles away
Southampton Golf Club is 14.32 Miles away

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