Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire and has a year-round population of around 245,000 people. It has a diverse economy, with jobs in retail and tourism being particularly strong. Southampton has enjoyed significant success as a cultural centre, with two world-class theatres.
Southampton is the focal point for engineering and technology in the south of England. It has a very diverse and successful industry, with companies ranging from large multinationals to small high-tech start-ups.
Southampton is a key transport hub, with an extensive network of buses, trains and ferries. There are frequent trains to London, the ports of Poole and Portsmouth, and the South Hams towns of Salisbury, Exeter and Plymouth.