10-Day England Road Trip from London traveling west to Manchester, Rugeley & Salisbury

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of London. You’ll stay in London for 6 nights and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of London is the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 7,641 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the International Hotel London by Britannia Hotels. This hotel has an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars by 10,340 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of London is the ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport Hotel. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 4,537 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of London, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

London has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Shard. This attraction is a skyscraper and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 32,645 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of London, Paladar. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 866 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of London is BOXPARK Croydon. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 customers.

Locals recommend Dishoom Kensington as one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers.

London also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of London is Scarfes Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of London is The Connaught Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in England!

You still have 5 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Regent's Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,840 visitors.

Madame Tussauds London is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hyde Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,540 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Royal Albert Hall. This concert hall and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 31,525 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Science Museum. This science museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 57,170 visitors. Science Museum hosts around 2,989,000 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

Hawksmoor Air Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Locals enjoy Bill's Soho Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You still have 4 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is London Bridge. This incredible attraction is a road bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 42,254 visitors.

Borough Market is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 73,097 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Tower of London. Attracting 2,741,126 annual visitors, it's clear that Tower of London is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 86,613 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tower Bridge. This bascule bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 129,394 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Greenwich Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 38,457 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Locals enjoy Cahoots London, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Ivy. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You still have 3 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Trafalgar Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 108,072 visitors.

National Gallery is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 41,293 visitors. National Gallery attracts about 6,011,007 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Westminster Abbey. This amazing attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,503 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Big Ben. This cultural icon and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 49,306 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic London Eye. This ferris wheel is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 148,722 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

Hawksmoor Borough is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

Locals enjoy The Ivy Kensington Brasserie, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,416 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Old Bank of England. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Spaniards Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You still have 2 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Wembley Stadium. This incredible attraction is a multi-purpose stadium and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 47,084 visitors.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,723 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Victoria and Albert Museum. Attracting 3,932,738 annual visitors, it's clear that Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,755 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic British Museum. This national museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 131,855 visitors. British Museum hosts around 5,906,716 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Rules. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Berners Tavern is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Locals enjoy St. JOHN Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Ivy Kensington Brasserie. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,416 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You’ll stay in Manchester for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This excellent attraction is an exhibition room that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 70,367 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of England, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in England. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Chatsworth House for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an english country house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,221 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 31,191 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Manchester.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Manchester is the 4-star hotel Copthorne Hotel Manchester. This hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 2,884 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star apartment. The Citysuites Serviced Apartments Manchester is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Manchester. This apartment is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,858 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Britannia Airport Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars by 5,471 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester, Fazenda Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Locals recommend Hawksmoor Manchester as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. Hawksmoor Manchester is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester is Flight Club Manchester. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Manchester and embark on a scenic drive to Rugeley, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Manchester before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Manchester. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Old Trafford. This attraction is an association football venue that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 41,099 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Science and Industry Museum. This attraction, a beloved science museum, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,217 visitors. Science and Industry Museum welcomes around 830,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Manchester is the stunning Heaton Park. This english country house and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,727 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Memorial Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 10,631 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Beacon Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,458 reviews.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Rugeley is the 4-star The Upper House. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 762 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star cottage in Rugeley, we recommend Woodleighton Cottages.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Rugeley is the 3-star Himley Country Hotel. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars by 1,501 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Wayfarer. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,945 customers.

Locals also recommend The Fox at Shipley, another of the best restaurants in Rugeley. The Fox at Shipley is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,024 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Aston Marina. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,664 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Salisbury. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Salisbury. You’ll stay in Salisbury for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Salisbury’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Salisbury, start your day with a visit to the amazing Avebury. This much-appreciated village and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,930 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 43,235 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Salisbury Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Salisbury Cathedral is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,644 visitors.

The lovely National Trust - Stonehenge Landscape is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 488 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Salisbury has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Salisbury. Salisbury offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive The Methuen Arms, one of the best 5-star hotel options in London. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 665 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Salisbury, like Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge, an IHG Hotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 794 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Stonehenge Inn & Shepherds Huts.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular The Barge Inn. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,609 reviews.

The remarkable Côte Salisbury is another top restaurant in Salisbury we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Cosy Club is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This attraction is a country park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,486 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Hampshire is another excellent way to spend your new day in England. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of England’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to England’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of England’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Wisley Common for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,178 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Thorpe Park. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 27,913 visitors, the remarkable Thorpe Park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of London.

One of the best hotel options in the city of London is the 4-star hotel International Hotel London by Britannia Hotels. This hotel has an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars by 10,340 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of London. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 7,641 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 4,537 guests.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!

Day 10 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of London before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Richmond Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in London. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 23,944 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of London and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You’ll then say farewell to London. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!