Southampton
City in Hampshire, England
About
Southampton is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately 80 miles (130 km) southwest of London, 20 miles (32 km) west of Portsmouth, and 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 248,922 at the 2021 census, making it one of the most populous cities in southern England.
Southampton forms part of the larger South Hampshire conurbation which includes the city of Portsmouth and the boroughs of Havant, Eastleigh, Fareham and Gosport. A major port, and close to the New Forest, Southampton lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water, at the confluence of the River Test and Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south. Southampton is classified as a Medium-Port City.
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More to see within walking distance
St Mary's Stadium
Association football stadium in Southampton
0.6 mi away
Port of Southampton
Passenger and cargo port in Southampton, England
0.5 mi away
St Mary's Church, Southampton
Church in Hampshire, England
0.4 mi away
The Joiners
Music venue in Southampton, UK
0.4 mi away
Antelope Ground
Sports ground
0.7 mi away
Woolston Floating Bridge
English cable ferry between Woolston and Southampton
0.8 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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