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Southampton
THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton lies in the county of Hampshire, and is situated on the south coast of England and is sited around 100 km (62 mi) south-west of London and 30 km (19 mi) north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is the largest port of England. It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The local authority is Southampton City Council, which is a unitary authority .The city represents the core of the Greater Southampton region, and the town itself has an estimated population of 231,200. The city's name is sometimes abbreviated in writing to "So'ton" or "Soton", and a resident of Southampton is called a Sotonian
Dover
THE CITY OF DOVER
Dover is an important port in England, in Kent. The city lies at the Dover Strait (or Straits of Dover), as the eastern English Channel is called. Its strategic position has always been evident throughout its history: archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain. The River Dour originated the name of the town, which has been inhabited since the Stone Age according to archaeological finds, and Dover is one of only a few places in Britain – London, Cornwall and Canterbury being other examples – to have a corresponding name in the French language, Douvres.
Harwich
THE CITY OF HARWICH
Harwich is an important English seaport in Essex, England and one of the Haven ports, located on the coast with the North Sea to the east. It is in the Tendring district. Nearby places include Felixstowe to the northeast, Ipswich to the northwest, Colchester to the southwest and Clacton-on-sea to the south. The maritime heritage of Harwich and the beautiful countryside together ensure that this part of Essex is a very attractive place for a relaxing holiday!