11-Day England Road Trip from Exeter to Torbay, London & Surrey

Your amazing road trip adventure in England begins when you reach the incredible region of Torbay. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the region of Torbay is the The Imperial Hotel Torquay by The Hotel Collection. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,114 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Grand Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,534 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the region of Torbay is the Premier Inn Torquay. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,455 guests.

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

Torbay has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Torbay, Old Vienna Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 226 customers.

Torbay also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Torbay is The Devon Arms. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 309 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in England!

Day 2 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Devon is the amazing Dartmoor National Park. This attraction is a national park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,029 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of London, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Paladar, one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 866 customers.

Locals also recommend BOXPARK Croydon as one of the best restaurants in the city of London. BOXPARK Croydon is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of London is Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Alternatively, BOXPARK Croydon is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 customers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of London. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of London is The National Gallery. As one of the top sights in the area, around 6,011,007 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 40,246 visitors.

Trafalgar Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,246 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is Big Ben. This amazing attraction is a cultural icon and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 47,444 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding lastminute.com London Eye. This ferris wheel and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 143,364 visitors.

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 Dishoom Kensington. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers.

Bill's Soho Restaurant 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 4,178 customers.

Locals enjoy The Red Lion, Parliament Street, 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 3,534 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 The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Hawksmoor Air Street 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 3,216 customers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of London. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible The British Museum, Madame Tussauds London, The Regent's Park, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of London is The British Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 6,701,036 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,450 visitors.

Madame Tussauds London is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 126,450 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is The Regent's Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,053 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 110,527 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Buckingham Palace. This royal palace is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 148,567 visitors.

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 Air Street. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials 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 3,084 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, Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 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 Spaniards Inn is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average 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!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of London. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Borough Market, Greenwich Park, Tower of London, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of London is Borough Market. This incredible attraction is a building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,389 visitors.

Greenwich Park is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 68,389 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is Tower of London. Attracting over 2,741,126, 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 82,909 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 124,906 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic London Bridge. This road bridge is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 42,447 visitors.

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.

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie 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 2,416 customers.

Locals enjoy Hawksmoor Borough, 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 2,029 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Old Bank of England. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie is another of the best bars in the city of London. 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!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of London. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of London is Science Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,989,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a science museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 55,445 visitors.

Victoria and Albert Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,445 visitors. Victoria and Albert Museum attracts about 3,932,738 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This amazing attraction is a non-departmental public body and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 38,569 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Wembley Stadium. This multi-purpose stadium and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,839 visitors.

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, Hawksmoor Borough. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Alexandra. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,022 customers.

The Ship is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,001 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Colchester Zoo, IWM Duxford, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of East of England is the amazing Colchester Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,589 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible military museum, IWM Duxford. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,692 visitors, it's easy to understand why IWM Duxford welcomes around 394,053 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of East of England is the outstanding Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This exhibition room has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 67,663 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Surrey, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Surrey is the 3-star Ramada by Wyndham Cobham. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 13,215 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Turtle Bay Guildford, one of the best restaurants in the city of Surrey. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,709 customers.

Locals also recommend Positano as one of the best restaurants in the city of Surrey. Positano is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Surrey is RHS Garden Wisley. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,645 customers.

After dinner, visit Turtle Bay Guildford, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Surrey. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,709 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Onslow Arms. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,599 customers.

Alternatively, The Ivy Cobham Brasserie is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Surrey. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

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

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of South East England. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Royal Pavilion, British Airways i360, Arundel Castle, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of South East England is Royal Pavilion. This incredible attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,661 visitors.

British Airways i360 is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of South East England. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,661 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of South East England is Arundel Castle. This amazing attraction is a historic house museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,786 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This military museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,404 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Surrey, like The Ivy Cobham Brasserie. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

The Percy Arms is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Surrey. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

Locals enjoy The Ivy Castle View, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Surrey. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Surrey, The Percy Arms. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Ivy Castle View. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

The March Hare is another of the best bars in the city of Surrey. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,302 customers.

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

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of South East England. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Windsor Castle, Thorpe Park Resort, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of South East England is Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,968 visitors.

Windsor Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of South East England. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,968 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of South East England is Thorpe Park Resort. This amazing attraction is an amusement park and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 27,089 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Surrey, like The March Hare. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,302 customers.

The Kings Head is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Surrey. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,193 customers.

Locals enjoy The Stag on the River, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Surrey. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,019 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Surrey, The Kings Head. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,193 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Stag on the River. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,019 customers.

The Old Plough is another of the best bars in the city of Surrey. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 960 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Stonehenge, The Roman Baths, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of South West England is the amazing Stonehenge. This attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 41,427 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible thermae, The Roman Baths.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of South West England is the outstanding Clifton Suspension Bridge. This suspension bridge has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,840 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Torbay, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Torbay is the 4-star Grand Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,534 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel The Imperial Hotel Torquay by The Hotel Collection is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Torbay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,114 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Premier Inn Torquay. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,455 guests.

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

Day 11 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Torbay 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.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the region of Torbay before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to England and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in England!