Where is Southampton located in the UK?

Southampton is a city in the UK. It is located on the south coast of England in Hampshire, approximately 75 miles (120 km) south-west of London. It lies at the northern tip of the Solent, a narrow strait that separates the Isle of Wight from mainland Britain. Southampton has a long history as a port and was an important departure point for many of the ships that set out to explore and colonise the New World. Today, it is a major cruise port and also home to a number of large shipyards.