Millions of shoppers go to Southampton where the excellent West Quay shopping centre and bustling high streets make Southampton one of the best shopping malls in the UK.
With a population of just over 80,000, Basingstoke is a town that resides in the North East of Hampshire which saw its growth in the nineteen sixties primarily as an old market town.
Hampshire's New Forest area is in fact a National Park, attracting visitors and tourism industry is an important economic source of this area, with millions of visitors
In the ceremonial county of Hampshire you will find the city of Portsmouth. Portsmouth is located on the south coast of England. Interestingly enough you will find that this city is known to be the only island city in the whole of England and it can be found on Portsea Island.
The City of Southampton is an ancient city with evidence of settlement going back to the Stone Ages though it’s officially recognised as having been settled in the year 43AD, the year the Romans invaded Britain.
For nearly 2000 years Southampton has existed as a town and later a city, whose fortunes have always been closely linked with its port and docks. Going back to Roman times, Southampton's prime coastal location has meant it's been used as a port for trading, and later as a successful cruise ship terminal too. The interesting history of Southampton port is described here in more detail.
Free Southampton Travel Guide
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