Local
services and attractions
| Emergency/Useful Numbers (In case of an emergency dial 999 for Police, Ambulance, Fire or Coastguard.) |
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| Medical | ||
| Cowes Medical Centre | 01983 295251 | |
| St. Mary's Hospital, Newport | 01983 524081 | |
| IDoc (out of hours Doctor) | 0845 6092244 | |
| Dentist (emergency/out of hours) | 0845 0508345 | |
| Cowes Police Station | 0845 0454545 | |
| Local Taxis | ||
| Anywhere Taxis | 01983 281711 | |
| A1 Cars | 01983 240000 | |
| Cowes Taxis | 01983 294444 | |
| Aztax | 01983 282828 | |
| 1st Class Cabs | 01983 295566 | |
| Ganges | 01983 296666 | |
| Martin's Taxis | 01983 281111 | |
| Tony's Taxis | 01983 280200 | |
| Water Taxis | ||
| Cowes Harbour taxi | 07050 344818 | |
| Sally Water taxi | 07831 331717 | |
| Folly waterbus | 07974 864627 | |
| Folly ferry | 07887725922 | |
| Southern Vectis Bus Services | ||
| Buses from Cowes to Newport are extremely regular, about every 10 minutes. If you wish to find out a specific bus time or route, ring Southern Vectis on 01983 532373 or visit islandbuses.info | ||
| Yacht Chandlers | ||
| Pascall Atkey & Son Ltd | 01983 292381 | |
| Aquatogs | 01983 295071 | |
| Spencer Rigging | 01983 292022 | |
| Spinlock Ltd | 01983 295555 | |
| Scotts of Wight (Ryde) | scottsofwight.com | 01983 812325 |
| Sail Repair | ||
| Medina Sail Care | sailcare.co.uk | 01983 248589 |
| Dress/Suit hire | ||
| Posh Frocks for Hire, Cowes | 01983 289670 | |
| Cinderella's Dress Hire | 07840 241496 | |
| Osborne's Tailors, Cowes | 01983 280974 | |
| Dry Cleaners | ||
| Johnson Cleaners, Newport | 01983 527109 | |
| Supermarkets/Online grocery delivery | ||
| Sainsbury's, Newport | 01983 527431 | |
| Somerfield, Cowes | 01983 293933 | |
| Tesco, Ryde | 0845 6779586 | |
| Sailing Clubs/Water Activities | ||
| Cowes Combined Clubs Ltd | 01983 295744 | |
| Cowes Harbour Commission | 01983 293952 | |
| Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club | 01983 296333 | |
| Island Sailing Club | 01983 296621 | |
| Royal Corinthian Yacht Club | 01983 292608 | |
| Royal London Yacht Club | 01983 299727 | |
| UKSA | 01983 294941 | |
| Island Youth Water Activities Centre | 01983 293073 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Health spa | ||
| BeCalmed, Health Beauty & Spa treatments | 01983 296655 | |
| Cycle hire | ||
| Top Gear | 01983 299056 | |
| Churches | ||
| Cowes Baptist Church | 01983 247579 | |
| Cowes Methodist Church | 01983 293282 | |
| Holy Trinity Church, Cowes | 01983 293730 | |
| St Faith's, Cowes | 01983 298370 | |
| Take Away Food | ||
| Cowes has several good quality take-away restaurants some of which will deliver and take cash on arrival. All of the restaurants listed are in the town and just a few minutes walk. Some menus included in this pack. | ||
| Chinese Food | ||
| Bamboo Garden | 01983 295852 (7 Mill Hill Road – a 2 minute walk!) |
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| China China | 01983 200800 (will deliver) 01983 298198 |
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| Golden Dragon | 01983 292888 | |
| Indian Food | ||
| Bahar Tandoori | 01983 200378 | |
| Cowes Tandoori | 01983 296710 (will deliver) |
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| Saffron | 01983 291800 | |
| Kebabs | ||
| Dalyan Kebab & Pizza House | 01983 291555 (will deliver) |
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| Medina Kebab House | 01983 281333 | |
| Fish & Chips | ||
| Chip Ahoy | 01983 296763 | |
| Corries Cabin | 01983 293733 | |
| Restaurants and Pubs | ||
| Cowes has many pubs all within walking distance. Some are 'drinking' pubs, some also do good "pub grub". There are a few restaurants too in the town and we have also listed recommended pubs and restaurants elsewhere on the Island whether it is for a special occasion or a cheap family meal. It is always advisable to book a table particularly during the Summer and school holidays. | ||
| Cowes Pubs | ||
| The Anchor | 01983 292823 | |
| The Fountain | 01983 292397 | |
| The Pier View | 01983 294929 | |
| The Union Inn | 01983 293163 | |
| Waterside | 01983 293269 | |
| The Woodvale | 01983 292037 | |
| (The Woodvale is in Gurnard but it is a lovely walk along the seafront and a beautiful view of the famous Gurnard sunsets on a clear Summer night) | ||
| Cowes Restaurants | ||
| Tonino's Restaurant | 01983 298464 | |
| Mojacs | 01983 281118 | |
| Murrays Seafood Restaurant | 01983 296233 | |
| Bann Thai | 01983 291917 | |
| Lugleys | 01983 299618 | |
| China China | 01983 200800 | |
| Other recommended pubs and restaurants | ||
| The New Inn, Shalfleet | 01983 531314 (good dining pub focussing on fish) |
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| The George Hotel, Yarmouth | 01983 760331 (smart hotel, for special occasions) |
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| Places of Interest / Attractions | ||
| There are so many things to do on the Isle of Wight it is impossible to list them all | ||
| Attractions for children/families | ||
| Indoor play | ||
| Space Island, Lake | 01983 405070 | |
| Jolly Rogers, Newport | 01983 559272 | |
| Swimming Pools | ||
| The Heights, Leisure Centre, Sandown | 01983 405594 | |
| Medina Leisure Centre, Newport | 01983 523767 | |
| Waterside pool, Ryde | 01983 563656 | |
| West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater | 01983 752168 | |
| Animal attractions | ||
| Amazon World, Newchurch | 01983 867122 | |
| Colemans Animal Farm, Porchfield | 01983 522831 | |
| IOW Zoo, Sandown | 01983 405562 | |
| Seaview Wildlife Encounter | 01983 612153 | |
| Theme Parks | ||
| Blackgang Chine, Blackgang | 01983 730305 | |
| Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park, Nr Newport | 01983 527352 | |
| Historic Buildings & Stately Homes | ||
| Osborne House, East Cowes | 01983 200022 | |
| Carisbrooke Castle, Nr Newport | 01983 522107 | |
| Attractions in Cowes | ||
| Northwood Park, Beautiful leafy park with children's play area, tennis courts, pitch and putt. | 01983 280525 | |
| Cowes library & maritime museum | 01983 293341 (internet access available) |
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