Cowes
in Isle of Wight of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.763 and -1.298 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 45' 47" and W -1° 17' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:49 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 6:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Cowes

Cowes in Isle of Wight (England) with it's 21,226 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 72 mi (or 116 km) south-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Cowes is now 08:49 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Cowes, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bembridge Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Northwood, Gurnard, Newport, Newchurch and Shalfleet. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 987 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Stag

Address
2,8 mi
2 Cowes Road
PO30 5TW Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Caledon

Address
0,4 mi
59 Mill Hill Road
PO31 7EG Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


24 Ward Avenue

Address
0,3 mi
24 Ward Avenue
PO31 8AY Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN NEW HOLMWOOD-ISLE OF WIGHT

Address
0,7 mi
QUEENS ROAD EGYPT POINT
PO31 8BW Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE NEWPORT ISLE OF WIGHT

Address
4,4 mi
LUGLEY STREET
PO30 5ET NEWPORT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LAKESIDE PARK HTL AND SPA - RYDE

Address
4,0 mi
HIGH STREET WOOTTON BRIDGE
PO33 4LJ Isle of Wight
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Isle Of Wight (Newport)

Address
3,9 mi
SEACLOSE FAIRLEE ROAD
PO30 2DN NEWPORT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Home Of Yachting | Boating - Cowes Week | Luxury Apartments In Cowes | Banner Homes

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bannerhomes

http://www.bannerhomes.co.uk-- Banner Homes website Vantage Point is set in the ultimate location for anyone seeking a luxury base which combines the perfect mix of boating, sophistication...


Cowes Week Hospitality Pavilion Build

Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pridewatch Events

A time-lapse video of our build for the main sponsor of Cowes Week 2013.


Panerai British Classic Week, Cowes 6 - 13 July 2013 , Day 5 Race

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 17:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Officine Panerai

Every year, in late July, the old port of Cowes on the isle of Wight, and the legendary waters of the Solent - the strait separating the island from England, famous for its unique combination...


Day 6 of Cowes Week 2009

Published: August 07, 2009
Length: 05:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheKnowledgeZone

Cowes TV's day six video report includes a pile up at a downwind mark, plus reports the Quarter Tonners, Sigma 33s, Contessa 32s, J80s, Darings, Etchells, and 1720s.


Panerai British Classic Week, Cowes 6 - 13 July 2013, Day 2, Pre Race

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Officine Panerai

Every year, in late July, the old port of Cowes on the isle of Wight, and the legendary waters of the Solent - the strait separating the island from England,...


Day five of Cowes Week 2009. Part Two

Published: August 06, 2009
Length: 56:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheKnowledgeZone

Light winds changed the tempo on day five of Cowes Week, and we bring you (slow speed!) action from Class Zero and some White Group class.


Gill International, Official Technical Clothing supplier for Cowes Week 2011

Published: September 07, 2011
Length: 04:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cowesofficial

Bryan Stewart, International Sales and Marketing Manager for Douglas Gill International, talks about the company's involvement as official technical clothing supplier at Aberdeen Asset Management...


PANERAI BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK, JULY 12th -- 19th, 2014, Day 3, Race

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 34:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Officine Panerai

Every year, in late July, the old port of Cowes on the isle of Wight, and the legendary waters of the Solent - the strait separating the island from England, famous for its unique combination...


KAHU Salvage 2013 Part 1

Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 24:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rsdivers

RS Divers, MMC Diving Services, Seaflex and Cowes Harbour Commission salvage a 23.5 metre Power Boat that sunk after a fire started on board. 1st of 2 angles.


STORMBIRD of LORNE

Published: July 05, 2010
Length: 25:14 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: transworldyachts

One of the last Hallberg-Rassy 49s built - launched in 1994 - now lying Cowes Isle of Wight for sale through Transworld Yachts - enq@transworld-yachts.co.uk call +44 (0)23 8045 7704.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fastnet Race

The Fastnet Race is a famous biannual offshore yachting race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club of the United Kingdom. Generally considered one of the classic offshore races, 'Fastnet' is a difficult contest testing both inshore and offshore skills, boat and crew preparation and speed potential. From its inception, the Fastnet Race has proven highly influential in the growth of offshore racing, and remains closely linked to advances in yacht design, sailing technique and safety equipment.

Located at 50.7594, -1.30028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fastnet race

Cowes Floating Bridge

The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The ferry crosses the tidal river from East Cowes to Cowes. The first floating bridge between East Cowes and Cowes was established in 1859 and is one of the few remaining that has not been replaced by a physical bridge. The service is owned and operated by the Isle of Wight Council, who have run it since 1901.

Located at 50.7577, -1.29147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ferries of England, Ferry transport on the Isle of Wight, Chain ferries in the United Kingdom

East Cowes Castle

East Cowes Castle, located in East Cowes, was the home of architect John Nash between its completion and his death in 1835. Nash himself was the designer of the site, and began construction as early as 1798. He was interred on the grounds. The structure gained renown for its complex castellation, its gothic-style turrets and towers, and for the notable individuals who came to be Nash's guests there, including the Prince Regent and J.M.W. Turner, who painted a picture of the location.

Located at 50.7569, -1.28083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures demolished in 1960, Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Castles on the Isle of Wight

Medina Wharf Halt railway station

Medina Wharf Railway Station was a private halt between Cowes and Newport on the Isle of Wight that provided a way for workers at the nearby wharf to get to work before the road was laid. No shelter for its few passengers was ever provided and it never appeared on a public timetable. The trackway is now part of NCN route 23. Additionally, a non passenger carrying coal train transported coal from the siding via the halt to Ryde.

Located at 50.7468, -1.294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations closed in 1966, Former private railway stations

Mill Hill (Isle of Wight) railway station

Mill Hill Railway Station is a disused station on the Isle of Wight. Itwas first seen as the down train from Cowes emerged from the 208 yard tunnel along the curving platform, the sweep still visible in 2005 on a small area of grass where the demolished station once stood. Unlike many Island railway stations Mill Hill was busy at the beginning and end of each working day, depositing and picking up hundreds of workmen from shipyards.

Located at 50.7573, -1.2973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

Cowes railway station

Cowes Railway Station took pride in being the “prettiest station on the Garden Isle”. Opened in 1862, the very first on the island as part of the inaugural “Cowes and Newport” railway it expanded to three platforms as the railway branched out towards Ryde in the years before the motor bus began to diminish trade. In its time prosperous enough to have a WH Smiths bookstall latter years were considerably leaner as more and more people took their holidays abroad.

Located at 50.7622, -1.29889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1862, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

St. Mary's Church, Cowes

St. Mary's Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7633, -1.30194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight

Holy Trinity Church, Cowes

Holy Trinity Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7658, -1.30194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade II listed buildings on the Isle of Wight

St. Faith's Church, Cowes

St. Faith's Church, Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7542, -1.29833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade II listed buildings on the Isle of Wight

St. James's Church, East Cowes

St. James's Church, East Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7578, -1.28556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade II listed buildings on the Isle of Wight

J. Samuel White's Ground

J. Samuel White's Ground (also known as Plessey Ground) is a sports ground in Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The ground is owned by the Isle of Wight Council and is surrounded by residential housing. A multitude of sports have been played at the ground, including cricket, football and bowls.

Located at 50.7572, -1.3121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hampshire County Cricket Club, Cricket grounds on the Isle of Wight

Cowes Maritime Museum

The Cowes Maritime Museum is a local maritime museum in Cowes, Isle of Wight, southern England. The museum is co-located within Cowes Library. It was started by library staff in the 1970s. It has a small exhibition area that displays model boats from its collection. The museum also has a photographic and paper archive covering yachting and the shipbuilding industry at Cowes. The museum is in Beckford Road in central Cowes and is free of charge.

Located at 50.7601, -1.2979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums on the Isle of Wight, Maritime museums in England, Local museums on the Isle of Wight


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cowes, West Cowes, کووز, Каус, Коуз