View source for Southampton

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{{Infobox UK Location
|country = United Kingdom
|state = South East England
|map = <map lat='50.917753' lng='-1.387711' zoom='11' view='0' float='right'/>
|pop = 239,700
|motorways = {{Mgb|3}} {{Mgb|27}}
}}



'''{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}''' is the largest city on the south coast in [[England]]. The name of the city is often abbreviated to "So'ton" or "Soton".

Southampton is the closest city to the New Forest national park, and also a major port. Apart from freight ships and cruise liners the only ferries that depart from the city are [http://www.hytheferry.co.uk/ Southampton - Hythe] and [[Isle of Wight]] services (vehicular to East Cowes and a passenger-only hi-speed ferry to West Cowes - both operated by [http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/ RedFunnel]).

The ferries for [[France]] depart from [[Portsmouth]] and [[Poole]].

[[Rownhams Services]] are quite close to the city - if you can get a lift there, you'll be in London in no time and should also be able to get towards the East.