10-Day England Road Trip from Manchester traveling east to Cheltenham, London, and Birmingham

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Manchester has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Cathedral Gardens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,029 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester, Fazenda Manchester. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Manchester also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Hawksmoor Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

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

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Manchester. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cheltenham. You’ll stay in Cheltenham for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Manchester’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Manchester, start your day with a visit to the amazing Science and Industry Museum. This much-appreciated science museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 visitors. Each year, around 830,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Heaton Park. This english country house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,059 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Trust - Dunham Massey to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Trust - Dunham Massey is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,384 visitors.

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

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Cosy Club. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,121 reviews.

The remarkable Bill's Cheltenham Restaurant is another top restaurant in Cheltenham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 825 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Vegetus is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 342 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cheltenham, the fantastic Sandford Park Alehouse. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 943 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Turtle Bay Cheltenham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,238 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Cheltenham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 5 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Cheltenham and Wiltshire 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 Cheltenham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Montpellier Gardens. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,550 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sandford Parks Lido. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,169 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Cheltenham is the stunning Imperial Gardens. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 681 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Avebury. This attraction is a village that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,029 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51,913 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Wiltshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of London. When you arrive in London you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,454 customers.

After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in London, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connaught Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Connaught Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

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!

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 Tower Bridge. This incredible attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 151,949 visitors.

Tower of London is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101,481 visitors. Tower of London attracts about 2,741,126 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is British Museum. Attracting 5,906,716 annual visitors, it's clear that British Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Madame Tussauds London. This wax museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 71,843 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Regent's Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,079 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 Bill's Soho Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 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, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Hawksmoor Air Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is another of the best bars in the city of London. 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 3 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Buckingham Palace. This incredible attraction is a royal palace and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,776 visitors.

St James's Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Big Ben. This amazing attraction is a cultural icon and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding London Eye. This ferris wheel and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 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 44,005 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 Rules. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cahoots London. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

The Ivy is another of the best bars in the city of London. 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 2 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is The Shard. This incredible attraction is a skyscraper and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 38,101 visitors.

Borough Market is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Bridge. This amazing attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Trafalgar Square. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 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 Berners Tavern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 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.

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

You still have 1 night left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This incredible attraction is a non-departmental public body and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,021 visitors.

Science Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors. Science Museum attracts about 2,989,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Royal Albert Hall. This amazing attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hyde Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Rules. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Cassiobury Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,300 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This exhibition room and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 82,133 visitors.

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 Black Country Living Museum for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a living museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Cannon Hill Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 visitors, this 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 Birmingham.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Adam's Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Locals also recommend Purnells as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. Purnells is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bacchus Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Alternatively, The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Manchester for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is National Trust - Moseley Old Hall. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,183 visitors.

Around 1,810 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is National Memorial Arboretum. This amazing attraction is an arboretum and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 12,026 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 20,015 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,768 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester, Browns Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Locals recommend Rain Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. Rain Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Manchester, Port Street Beer House. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like THE BRITONS PROTECTION. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Trof Northern Quarter is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Manchester 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Manchester at Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Sam's Chop House for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The Sam's Chop House restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers.

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