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The regatta has evolved enormously since 1826, and now between 800 and 1,000 boats in up to forty different handicap, one-design and multihull classes race every day for eight days. It is this complete mixture of classic and ultra-modern designs that gives the regatta its uniqueness. Several classes that raced more than 50 years ago are still racing today; Dragons, Flying Fifteens, Redwings, Sea View Mermaids, Solent Sunbeams, Swallows, Victories and X-one-designs. New classes are also introduced as they increase in popularity.
Around 8,000 competitors now participate, ranging from Olympic and world class yachtsmen to weekend sailors. The spectacle that the racing provides, together with the vibrant festival atmosphere attracts over 100,000 visitors to Cowes during the event.
For more information: http://www.cowesweek.co.uk
Art 4 Sail Exhibition is being held at St Thomas of Canterbury Church.
This exhibition is held during Cowes Week.
The Lifeboat at East Cowes Marina is hosting Weekly Beginner Crochet Lessons.
Come and join a friendly relaxed group from 10am – 12 noon. Learn how to crochet – yarn and hooks provided.
£10.00 per person
St. Mary’s Church, Cowes is Open during Cowes Week for Days Gone By memorabilia and artefacts, photos and scrap books, etc., relating to this beautiful old church.
Refreshments, lunches, hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, quiche are available and books and greeting cards on sale. Cowes Art Group have a sale and display in the Church Hall.
Free Entry
Open Saturday 27th July – Friday 2nd August, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Card payments are accepted.
With all proceeds go towards the building’s upkeep.
All welcome – including dogs.
The Beckford Centre in Cowes is holding a Weekly Social Group entitled “The Heritage Hub”
For more information, contact the Centre.
Free entry
The Cowes Library is a holding Children’s Lego Club for over 5 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each month children are given a mission to complete, which will then be displayed.
Everyone welcome.
There is a games day at MAD-Aid DOT, East Cowes, tomorrow from 10am to 2pm.
Free entry.
Retro board video games, board games, card games, whist, crib, etc. All ages and abilities welcome. Hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to support MAD-Aid.
Cowes Library Summer Fair.
A Summer Fun Fair is being held at Cowes Library for both adults and children to enjoy. Lego Club will be on between 10am and 12pm,
and the it’s Huxley’s Fossil Adventure Talk at 12.30 – £1 per child.
Tables include a Tombola, books for sale, plants, bric-a brac and lovely homemade produce. Cakes and refreshments will also be available.
The Isle of Wight Community Club is hosting Starling Starwriters.
Starling Starwriters are here to help all young people aged 10 to 16 years.
Introduction to Tech / Songwriting Techniques / Recording and Production Sessions / Guitar Tuition and to develop style as well as explore equipment.
A fortnightly group (Term Time only)
£9.00 per session
No chaperone required.
For more information or to sign up, call 07432 739733
Everyone is welcome.
“The Lawn Bar” is open during summer weekends at Northwood House. Enjoy a relaxing drink with friends and family once again in the safety of the great outdoors in the largest licensed outdoor venue in Cowes, if not the Isle of Wight! So what better way to spend some free time.
With a range of great wines, gins and pitcher cocktails, as well as trendy beers from Estrella Damm and Camden Brewery , the Lawn Bar provides a perfect social destination this summer for Islanders and visitors alike. Booking isn’t required, just come on down, as we’ve got plenty of tables, but if you want to reserve an inside seat send us a message on messenger.
This year we are delighted to partner once again with our friends at The Garden in Cowes who will be providing delicious food to eat in (or take out) every day we are open this summer…so you can get great food and great drinks when you visit!
Dates when different hours apply in 2024:
Sunday 26th May & Sunday 25th August : Open only to ticket holders for our “Hello Summer Ibiza Day Parties”.
We may be closed on the Saturday and Sunday of Isle of Wight Festival weekend (17th & 18th June) depending on staff availability.
We close at 6pm on Sunday 30th June to host our annual Hog Roast Tennis Court fund raising event (get tickets on Northwood House’ event page).
We open everyday through Cowes Week (26th July-4th August) from 12pm to at least 12am
We are closed as a public venue to host the Wight Proms event on two consecutive weekends: 9th-11th & 16th-18th August*
We are closed as a public venue to host the Great Wight Bite Food Festival event on the weekend 6th-8th September*