Although the official Cowes Week fireworks won't return this year, there is still a chance for visitors to see a display courtesy of an Island business.

Following the success of previous years, Waverley Park Holiday Centre, in East Cowes, is bringing its fireworks back.

Julian Adams, owner of the park, said: "We're pleased to act as a place holder until the full barge display can be resurrected.

"We are hopeful that by the 200th anniversary in 2026 Cowes Week will be in a place to resume the fireworks which are loved by so many."

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The last time the official Cowes Week fireworks display went ahead was in 2019, when Red Funnel sponsored.

The following year the regatta was cancelled due to Covid and, when it returned in 2022, fireworks and the Red Arrows were not part of the entertainment.

Neither are taking place this year.

This year's display, courtesy of the Waverley, is best seen from the holiday park.

It can also be viewed from Cowes seafront.

Those heading to East Cowes should be aware that the floating bridge is, once again, out of action.

Software issues are being blamed this time round. A replacement service, the Jenny Lee, is operating in its place.

The display will take to skies from the Waverley at 9.30pm on Friday, August 4.

Julian told the County Press donations are being welcomed.

These can be made by contacting the Waverley on (01983) 293452.