Lendy Cowes Week events
This is just a sample of what took place in the 2018 Cowes Week.
Visit the Cowes Week website for more information on events at the next Cowes Week.
What's Cowes Week? See our our Cowes Week page for full explanation.

Lendy Cowes Week
Sailing participating and spectating
03 Aug 2018
Saturday 4 August to Sunday 11 August 2017
Cowes Week is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two world wars.
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.

Cowes Week Spectator boats
Spectator boats
03 Aug 2018
Get in amongst the racing action and enjoy closer views of the racing aboard the official event spectator boat. This will run from Trinity Landing on Cowes Parade.
Advance bookings for official event spectator boats are possible by completing the online booking form. Prices are £12.50 per adult and £8 for children aged 16 and under.
On Family Day (Sunday 5th August), the price for a Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 16) will be at a special rate of £25. At all other times, a special family ticket price for families of 4 is available for £30.

Cowes Week Rib Rides
Rib rides
03 Aug 2018
Enjoy a thrilling 60 minute high-speed blast around the Solent on one of the event’s official RIB rides provided by event partner, Solent Events. Get right up close to the yachts for superb photo opportunities and see exactly what goes on from the best seats in the house!
Rib Rides are run from the Solent Events marquee in Cowes Yacht Haven and visitors can book onsite during Cowes Week. Advance bookings can be made from July 17th by calling 07989 138776 or 01590 674900 or by emailing michelle@solent-events.co.uk.
Prices are £36 per adult and £25 for children aged 16 and under and include use of wet weather gear and lifejackets. On Family Day the price for a Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 16) will be at a special rate of £100. At all other times, a special family ticket price for families of 4 is available for £112.
For more details about the experience, and organising VIP Hospitality packages, visit the Solent Events website.

Cowes Parade Village Bar (Cowes Week)
Bar
02 Aug 2018
During the period of the regatta, Cowes Parade is a fantastic waterfront venue that has something for everybody. Whilst boasting spectacular views of the Solent and the competing yachts, the Parade is also home to the bustling Spinnaker Bar, where live music can be enjoyed from lunchtime until late.
There are a plethora of great food offerings for breakfast, lunch or dinner and exciting retail outlets and activities for all the family to enjoy all day every day. Don’t miss all the fun on Family Day on the Sunday as well.
Fri 3 Aug
1900-2030 Lucid (folk, pop)
2100-2230 The Rockafellas (ultimate rock and pop function band)
Sat 4 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1115-1230 1851 Trust Workshop - marine wildlife game
1400-1600 Martin Newnham
1415-1530 1851 Trust workshop - renewable energy
1630-1830 Verity & Violet (vintage singing duo)
1900-2000 Juicebox (rock and pop)
2100-2230 Derek Sandy & the Reggae Source
Sun 5 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1115 and 1415 1851 Trust worship - starting sequence
1400 & 1530 Gemma Hunt from CBeebies Swashbuckle
1630-1830 Hula HulaGans
1915-2030 Will as Ed Sheeran
2115-2230 Jennison
Mon 6 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1115 and 1415 1851 Trust worship - past, present and future
1400-1600 Sam Sheasby
1630-1830 Jessica White
1900-2030 Fusion Party Band
2100-2230 Brando (pop, soul & party)
Tues 7 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1115 and 1415 1851 Trust worship - girls that can
1400-1600 Andy Charles
1630-1830 Alex Katzi
1900-2030 Five Fifty Fives (high octane rock and roll classics)
2100-2230 Apple Beatles (Beatles songs)
Wed 8 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust (a treasure hunt around town)
1115 and 1415 1851 Trust workshop - fit for the future
1400-2000 Lendy New Generation Stage
1400-1440 Tarot Rats
1500-1540 Lethbridge Owen
1610-1700 Theia
1720-1800 Empyre
1830-1910 Rainbreakers
1900-2010 Little Eli
2100-2230 Oomphf (funk party band)
Thurs 9 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1115 and 1415 1851 Trust worship - float your boat
1400-1600 Jules
1630-1830 Sporting Life
1915-2015 The Show Hawk Duo (guitar & electronic music)
2115-2230 Funky Monkey (party band)
Fri 10 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1400-1600 Marlee King
1600-1730 Toca Bonito Trio
1745-1900 The Outfit
2000-2245 The Mix
1930 The Red Arrows Display
2130 Lendy Cowes Week Fireworks Display
Sat 11 Aug
1100-1600 Treasure Hunt with 1851 Trust
1400-1600 Ben Stubbs (acoustic guitar singler)
1630-1830 Nuberryz (vocal harmony & instrumental band(
1900-2030 The Accelerators
2100-2230 Superstition (party band)

Cowes Yacht Haven Bar (Cowes Week)
Bar
27 Jul 2017
Situated in the centre of town, Cowes Yacht Haven is one of the main entertainment venues for Lendy Cowes Week and 2018 will see an enhanced layout to the Regatta Village, plus a new family friendly area offering fun, daily activities for visiting families.
With access from the High Street and Town Quay it is home to the famous Troup Dudley Lendy Cowes Week Beer Tent, along with the Fever Tree Bar, Food Court, hospitality areas and a wide range of stalls. With Live Entertainment on stage throughout the week till late each evening, the Yacht Haven will be the place to be. A full entertainment programme will be available nearer the event. Official Lendy Cowes Week merchandise will be available from the onsite Musto shop.
Entry to the Yacht Haven remains free all week with the exception of Firework Friday where entry after 6pm will be £5.00 per person.
JJ's Nightclub
William Bartholomew and his team return after 10 years, to open JJ’s Nightclub in the Events Centre. Offering legendary DJs, state of the art lighting and fabulous cocktails.
Fri 3 Aug
1600-1830 Sam Shelby (laid back tunes)
2000-2130 Hot Punch (80s party band)
2200-2345 Superstitution (power house rhythm)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Sat 4 Aug
1400-1700 Twisted Inflations (kids balloon entertainment)
1700-1930 Black Daniels Duo (blues & modern classics)
2000-2130 Five Fifty 5's (rock n roll)
2200-2345 Cream of Clapton (Clapton tunes)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Sun 5 Aug
1300-1500 Huxley Magic (kids entertainment)
1700-1930 Vote Pedro
2000-2130 Lucid
2200-2345 Pinstripe
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Mon 6 Aug
1400-1800 Isle of Wight Radio Live Broadcast
1300-1500 Huxley Magic (kids entertainment)
1500-1700 Twisted Inflations (kids balloon entertainment)
1600-1830 Powdercoat (duo harmonies)
2000-2130 Rhythm Valley
2200-2345 The Outfit
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Tues 7 Aug
1300-1500 Twisted Inflations (kids balloon entertainment)
1500-1700 Huxley Magic (kids entertainment)
1600-1830 Nick and Holly (acoustic duo)
2000-2130 Divalicious (vocal harmony duo)
2200-2345 DIVA Soul Band (party soul band)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Wed 8 Aug
1400-1800 Isle of Wight Radio Live Broadcast
1300-1500 Huxley Magic (kids entertainment)
1500-1700 Twisted Inflations (kids balloon entertainment)
1600-1830 Grizzly Rhys Morgan
2000-2130 Groove Union (soul, funk, pop, disco, motown, garage)
2200-2345 Guns of Naverone
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Thurs 9 Aug
1300-1500 Twisted Inflations (kids balloon entertainment)
1500-1700 Huxley Magic (kids entertainment)
1600-1830 The Alberts
2000-2130 Dance Preachers
2200-2345 Soul Lounge (Stevie Wonder, James Brown covers)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Fri 10 Aug
1400-1800 Isle of Wight Radio Live Broadcast
1600-1830 Jake Windsor & Friends
2000-2130 Black Daniels Blues Brothers
2200-2345 Blonde Bombshell (party band)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub
Sat 11 Aug
1400-1600 The Willows
1700-1930 Juno
2000-2130 Lazerhearts
2200-2345 Brando (party band)
2200-0200 JJ's Nightclub

Cowes at Shepards (Cowes Week)
Bar with late night entertainment
02 Aug 2018
Shepards is an Official Lendy Cowes Week Shoreside venue located 200 metres from the town centre, where competitors and spectators, friends and families can all enjoy the unique welcoming Shepards Wharf atmosphere.
Open from breakfast until late at night, Shepards is renowned as the place to go for après racing drinks, relaxation, and entertainment with live music and great food.
Building on the success of 2017, 'Cowes at Shepards' will be back, bigger and better, with another great line up of events planned for 2018. Keep an eye out for The Maiden Factor on Ladies Day, the Sugar Store Nightclub (open until 2am) the Fireworks Party in the Pier Bar and a whole host of other events, to be announced in the run up to the regatta.
Live music in the yard every day
Fri 3 Aug
1800-1930 Sundowner session in association with Westerhall Rum
1800 Black/white group skippers briefing at Sugar Store
2000-2100 Greg and the Bears
2130-2300 Juicebox
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club opening party
Sat 4 Aug
1630-1715 Sam Sheasby (acoustic guitar)
1830-1930 Sundowner session in association with Westerhall Rum
2000-2100 Powdercoat Duo
2130-2300 Lazerhearts
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club
Sun 5 Aug
Children's crafts in the Sugar Store
1700-1830 Cowes Week video debrief with World Champion Andrew Palfrey in Sugar Store
1800-1900 Sundowner Session in association with Westerhall Rum
1630 Alex Katsi
2000-2100 Stu Collins
2130-2300 Soul Lounge
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club
Mon 6 Aug
1630-1730 Greg Barnes
1700-1830 Cowes Week video debrief with World Champion Andrew Palfrey in Sugar Store
1800-1900 Sundowner Session in association with Westerhall Rum
2000-2100 Andy Charles (acoustic guitar)
2130-2300 Switch
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - sail away club classics
Tues 7 Aug
1430-1630 Maiden Q&Q event
1630-1730 Claydon Connor (accoustic guitar)
1800-1930 Sundowner Session in association with Westerhall Rum
2000-2100 Ben Stubbs
2130-2300 Groove Union
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - regatta republic club classics
Wed 8 Aug
1630-1730 Phil Holbird
1700-1830 Cowes Week video debrief with World Champion Andrew Palfrey in Sugar Store
1800-1930 Sundowner Session in association with Westerhall Rum
2000-2100 Lucas Hardy
2130-2300 Pinstripe
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - chic ago
Thurs 9 Aug
1630-1730 Lewis Shepperd (acoustic guitar)
1800 Fever-Tree Crew Cap Party
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - crew cap after party
Fri 10 Aug
1630-1730 Phil Holbird
1800-1930 Sundowner Session in association with Westerhall Rum
1830 Red Arrows & Fireworks Party in the Pier Bar (tickets available)
2000-2100 Max and Greg
2130-2300 Hot Punch
2100-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - club PO31 chart classics
Sat 11 Aug
1630-1730 Alec Katzi (acoustic guitar)
1900-2000 Overall Prizegiving
2000 Closing party
2030-2230 Soul Lounge
2200-0200 Sugar Store Night Club - closing party

The Lawn Lounge at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Bar and restaurant
02 Aug 2018
Announcing the return of the iconic Lawn Lounge Bar to Northwood House Lawns this Lendy Cowes Week. The Lawn Lounge is a relaxed and very premium Mediterranean themed destination bar, sponsored by Estrella Premium Lager. It’s the perfect place for socialising over 10 days between Friday 3rd August and Sunday 12th August, featuring live music every evening and four late night club experiences called Club Balearia.
The Lawn Lounge is open daily on the Northwood House lawns from 12 noon until the early hours between Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August. A large stretch marquee will protect you from the elements if the weather is inclement. There is plenty of outdoor seating for guests to sit back and soak up the atmosphere.
Fabulous Caribbean food
Visitors will have a real treat this year as the Lawn Lounge welcomes the “Island to Island” pop-up Caribbean restaurant. The restaurant will serve an authentic “Tastes of the Caribbean” menu which is available for pre-booking and reservations thoughout the week. There will also be a selection of Caribbean favourites like jerk chicken, goat curry and pepperpot stew available from the Caribbean lawn snack shack, all served to go for Lawn Lounge visitors to enjoy.
The Gin Festival
The Isle of Wight Gin Festival, in association with Mermaids Gin and Fever-Tree features as a starring part of the Lawn Lounge set up.
This year over 70 incredible artisan gins will be available to try in our Gin Festival Bar, every day from 12 noon. So don’t miss your chance to get involved in the gin craze that’s been sweeping the nation and discover new and wonderful gins never found on a supermarket shelf!
Fri 3 Aug
2000-2300 Rhythm Valley
Sat 4 Aug
1400-1630 Playing live JC & Angelina
1700-1900 Playing live Ben Stubbs
2000-2300 Headline act Juice Box
2230
Sun 5 Aug
1400-1630 Playing live Stu Collins
1730-1930 Playing live Marlee King
2000-0130 Caribbean Crew Party - ticket only
Mon 6 Aug
2000-2300 Headline act That's Life (duo)
Tues 7 Aug
1700-1900 Playing live JC's Gypsy Jazz Acoustic Set
2000-2300 Headline act Switch
Wed 8 Aug
1700-1900 Playing live Ben Stubbs
2000-2300 Headline act Hot Punch (tribute to the 80s)
Thurs 9 Aug
1700-1900 Playing live Marlee King
2000-2230 Headline act The Laserhearts
Fri 10 Aug
1700-1900 Playing live Juno (jazz funk party)
from 1800 tickets only for Fireworks Lawn party
2000-2230 Headline act Special Brew

Club Balearia at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Nightclub
03 Aug 2018
Returning to selected nights at the Lawn Lounge is CLUB BALEARIA,the alternative Cowes Week late night party venue. Our boutique club experience brings an Ibizan vibe to Cowes Week, with the best host DJ’s including the legendary Danny Whitehead (Cafe Mambo-Ibiza) who’s Club Balearia residency starts on Wednesday 8th August for three incredible party nights.
The club’s opening party on Saturday 4th August will be hosted by talented DJ mix master Jakey Chan, fresh from his storming dance music sets at the Isle of Wight Festivals Electro Love stage.
Club Balearia will certainly be the place to be after the sun sets this Lendy Cowes Week on these four great nights of dance, drinks and socialising. Tickets are limited and are available in advance for all nights, so be sure to buy to guarantee your spot at Cowes Week’s most exclusive late night club venue, with VIP packages available.
The Club will be open from 10.30 pm until 1.30am on Saturday 4th August and then again from Wednesday 8th through to Friday 10thAugust, 10.30pm until 2am.
Free entry to the Lawn Lounge before 9.30pm, then ticketed on club nights. apart from Friday 10th Aug when the Lawn Lounge is ticketed from 6pm. No re-admission without a wristand after 9.30pm on club nights
Sat 4 Aug Opening party
We get the action going through with The Mermaid’s Gin Club Balearia opening party on Saturday 4th August featuring our special guest mix master DJ Jakey Chan. A lively late-night party is guaranteed as Jakey gets you pumped up and in the mood for the rest of Cowes Week to follow with an incredible mix of classic club anthems and modern EDM. Jakey was a recent headline DJ at the Isle of wight Festival’s Electro Love stage, so be prepared to throw some shapes!
Lawn admission £6.00 in advance or £7.00 on the door after 9.30pm.
Club opens 10.30pm
Wed 8 Aug Ibiza House Anthems Party
Rave the night away to the greatest Balearic anthems ever released
Lawn admission £7.00 in advance or £8.00 on the door after 9.30pm
Club opens 10.30pm
Thurs 9 Aug Funk Me…I’m Famous Party!
Funky house, Nu Disco and the best Ibizan beats. Dress up, or down, we don’t mind for this uber-cool club night.
Lawn admission £7.00 in advance or £8.00 on the door after 9.30pm.
Club opens 10.30pm
Fri 10 Aug Westerhall Rum firework lawn party,
followed by “Balearia Goes Boom” Party
Huge Ibiza electronic dance tunes from the 90’s to the president day…it’s going off with a bang at Club Balearia in our clubbing finale with DJ Danny Whitehead on those red hot decks.
Admission to lawns with wristband only from 6pm.
£7.50 in advance-£10.00 on the door when capacity allows
Sat 11 Aug Private party

The Anchor at Cowes Week
Live music
02 Aug 2018
Fri 3 Aug
2130-0000 Groove Union
Sat 4 Aug
1400-1600 Old Rivers
2100-0000 Perfect Fools
Sun 5 Aug
1400-1600 Fifty 5's
2100-0000 Alex and Phil
Mon 6 Aug
1400-1600 Jukebox Jazz
2100-0000 Cardinal Richelieu
Tues 7 Aug
1400-1600 Ventnor Darlings
2100-0000 Fellowship of the Groove
Wed 8 Aug
1400-1600 Jules Nelson
2100-0000 Pinstripe
Thurs 9 Aug
1400-1700 Black Daniels
2100-0000 The Ohmz
Fri 10 Aug
1400-1700 All Washed Up
2130-0000 Party Night with Blond Bombshell
Sat 11 Aug
1400-1700 Dynamic, Slombers Woke and Little Facts
2130-0000 The All New Influence

East Cowes Marina (The Lifeboat) at Cowes Week
Live music
02 Aug 2018
Fri 3 Aug
2100-2300 Jazztone
Sat 4 Aug
1600-1900 Claydon Connor
2100-2300 El Presidente
Sun 5 Aug
1600-1900 Alex Katsi
Mon 6 Aug
1600-1900 Jules Nelson
Tues 7 Aug
1600-1900 Black Daniels
Wed 8 Aug
1600-1900 Lucid
Thurs 9 Aug
1600-1900 Jukebox Jazz
Fri 10 Aug
1530-1830 Dynamix
2100-2300 Meantime
Sat 11 Aug
1600-1900 Bob & Alex duo
2100-2300 Groove Union

Cowes Week Yacht Club Entertainment
Yacht Club Functions (members or invitation only)
02 Aug 2018
Yacht Club Functions (members or invitation only)
Sat 4 Aug
Royal London Yacht Club Champagne & Canape Party (1930-2300)
RORC, The Commodore's Cocktail Party (1830-2000)
Evening Royal Yacht Squadron Ball (time tbc)
Sun 5 Aug
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, Commodore's Cocktail Party (1830-2000)
Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes Week Limited Cocktail Party (1830-2000)
Island Sailing Club, Commodore's Cocktail Party (1230-1400)
Mon 6 Aug
Royal London Yacht Club Champagne Reception & The Annual Dinner (1815-2330)
Island Sailing Club Cowes Week Champagne and Canapes Party (1815-1930)
Tues 7 Aug
RORC, The Corinthian Ball (1830-0100)
Wed 8 Aug
RORC, Crew Party (1900-2030)
Royal London Yacht Club The Crystal Ball (2100-0200)
Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal Southern YC Commodores Cocktail Party (1830)
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, Casino Royale Party (1900-0100)
Thurs 9 Aug
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, XOD Crew Party (from 1930)
Fri 10 Aug
Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes Week Ladies' Lunch (1230-1500)
Royal London Yacht Club, Fireworks Party (1930)
RORC, Fireworks Party (1945-0200)
Royal Yacht Squadron, Fireworks Supper and Disco (tbc)
Island Sailing Club, Firework Night Party (1900-)
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, Fireworks Party (time tbc)

Afternoon Teas at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Afternoon Tea
03 Aug 2018
It has become part of the Cowes Week scene to enjoy a quintessentially English afternoon tea on the lawns of Northwood House.
Stroll through the town, along The Parade and up into Northwood Park. Enjoy the manicured lawns and verdant beds of the Park on your way. Then settle in to enjoy Afternoon Tea, as the Victorians would have done, taking in the views over the Park and Solent beyond.
Wight Vintage will ensure visitors enjoy the very best homemade sandwiches, cakes and scones served in elegant style on the lawns or in the Ballroom on inclement days.
During Lendy Cowes Week the cafe will be open for morning coffee from 10:00. Scrumptious afternoon tea will served from midday until 18:00*. Make it a date in your diary!
*Except Tuesday when the tearoom closes at 17.30 to host a private event.
Bookings can be made for hour table slots in advance by calling Tracey on 07590 612785 or Claire on on 07855 022429.

Ladies Lunch at Northwood House
Lunch
08 Aug 2018
Ladies Lunch – Thursday 9th August
Arrive from 12 noon for 1 pm dining
For many ladies, this is one of the favourite social events of Cowes Week, if not the whole year! This year’s Ladies Lunch is another great opportunity to get together with friends and spend a wonderful afternoon of fine dining and socialising in the grand setting of Northwood House, steeped in Cowes Week history.
This year our glorious menu is brought to you again exclusively by chef David Rogers and his team from premium event caterers “All About Catering”.
Tickets are available at £32.50/head on a first come first served basis and can be purchased in singles, pairs, fours, eights and tens by calling the Northwood House Estate Office on 01983 293642 during office hours, or by booking online.
If you book on-line we will get back in touch with you to confirm your menu choices (for main course) at least a week before the event. Wine pre-ordering is recommended when booking over the phone or on-line so we can have that ready for your table on the day.
Pre-lunch drinks are available in our fabulous Lawn Lounge marquee from 12 noon, before lunch is served from 1pm in the Northwood House Ballroom and Dining Room. Guests are welcome to stay after lunch to enjoy the Lawn Lounge facilities and our popular Gin Festival later in the afternoon.

Classic Car Displays at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Cars
28 Jul 2017
Come and enjoy the displays and talk to their proud owners!
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Saturday 4 August - IOW Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (1000-1600)
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Tuesday 7 August - Vectis MG Club (1000-1600)
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Wednesday 8 August - Vectis Historical Vehicle Club (1000-1600)
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Friday 10 August - IW Mercedes Club (1000-1600)

Giant Observation Wheel at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Fun fair
03 Aug 2018
Returning to Northwood Park by popular demand after a three year absence, we are delighted to welcome back the Cowes Week Giant Observation Wheel.
At over 100ft high, the wheel is one of the largest of its type travelling the UK and gives stunning views over Cowes and the Solent below while it operates throughout Lendy Cowes Week. Don’t miss this spectacular opportunity to ride this landmark attraction with all the family while it visits the Island this year.
Set in the Park, right in front of Northwood House, the wheel will be in operation all week*, opening at around 11.00am daily and closing after dusk between Saturday, 4th August and Saturday, 11th August.
*Subject to weather (the wheel does not operate in very windy or extreme weather conditions).

'The Reluctant Dragon' at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Theatre
06 Aug 2018
Great family entertainment this Lendy Cowes Week
The Quantum Theatre presents… “The Reluctant Dragon”
“You’ve got to fight him some time or other you know, ’cos he’s St George and you’re the dragon…” Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won’t fight St George? In this delightful new adaptation by Michael Whitmore, Quantum Theatre presents Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon, an enchanting tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family.
With two special Cowes Week performances on Tuesday 7th August at 11.30am and 3pm, enjoy this great outdoor production with family and friends in Northwood Park. The shows take place in the hedged picnic area opposite the Park’s tennis courts.
The performance is great for children… and is the perfect way to spend some family time together in this busy week on the Isle of Wight. Bring a picnic… and make a morning or afternoon of it!

Tree climbing with Goodleaf at Northwood House (Cowes Week)
Tree climbing
04 Aug 2018
Northwood House & Park are delighted to offer tree climbing adventure activities during Lendy Cowes Week 2018 in conjunction with the award winning Goodleaf Tree Climbing.
Participants will enjoy stunning views over the Solent from the top of the spectacular 25 metre high Turkey Oak. The tree is more than 300 years old, and is located on the northern side of Northwood Park.
The activity will take place on Sunday 5th August (Family day) and Friday 10th August 2018. Climbs last one hour. Qualified Goodleaf climbing instructors will be on hand to show you the ropes and help you ascend into the canopy. Up to 6 people can climb at a time you’ll be able to climb to 19 metres. Climbing starts at 12 noon each day and the last climb is at 5pm, with booking recommended in advance. Children must be 8 years or older to take part.

Children's free Tennis Taster sessions (Cowes Week)
Children's tennis
05 Aug 2018
Children’s free “Tennis Taster” sessions
We are delighted to offer local children the chance to “have a go” at tennis over Cowes Week, with free tennis taster sessions available to book on three mornings thanks to kind sponsorship from Cowes Town Council and our ” Tennis in the Park” committee.
The free children’s tennis taster sessions will take part between 9am and 12pm on Monday 6th, Wednesday 8th and Friday 10th August at the Northwood Park courts, but please pre-book your child’s attendance to guarantee a space by emailing Gill Corby on gilliancorby@btinternet.com
The 1 hour session times are arranged into age groups as follows;
9-10 am: 5-8 year olds
10-11am: 9-10 year olds
11-12pm: 11-13 year olds
Please note:
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Places are limited and area available on a first come-first served basis by pre-booking via the email address.
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Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian while taking part in the free taster sessions.
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Tennis equipment is provide.
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Children must where suitable clothing and footwear to play active sport.
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Only one hour free taster session per child.
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Sessions are subject to weather and maybe cancelled at short notice if it rains.