Southampton is a small University city situated in the middle of the South Coast of England. It has a population of about 230,000. London is just 75 minutes away by train and you can easily visit other European cities by plane, coach, ferry or train from Southampton. This makes the city an excellent base to explore Britain and the rest of Europe.

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The city has a long maritime history which can be relived in its museums and ancient walls. For many years it was the gateway to Britain for the ocean liners and remains the home port for the cruise ship industry.

Its most famous ship was the Titanic. Most of the crew were local people and the city is full of memorials to the ones who died. There is now a Titanic trail, a walk around the city tracing the historical places connected to the ship and its passengers and crew. It is a major centre in Britain for sailing and boat building.  Southampton holds an international boat show every September, and is often home to international yachting races.

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► Southampton Tourist Information

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► University of Southampton

► Southampton Solent University

► Southampton Football Club

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Southampton offers a wide range of social, cultural and leisure facilities such as theatres, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, sport centres and art galleries. West Quay Shopping Centre is one of the largest in the south of England. 

Being a university city with over 35,000 students, Southampton also has excellent study facilities, and an exciting night life.

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Overall, we think Southampton is a perfect place to study English. It is an easy city to live in - not too big and not too small!  It is a student city. It has one of the mildest climates in the UK, and it is close to London and other places of interest.  We are confident you will enjoy your time here.

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