11-Day England Road Trip around Exeter to London
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 11-day road trip through England.
This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in England. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 9 nights in Exeter and 1 night in London, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Exeter and London. We'll help you experience the best 11 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Exeter, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in England, including the stunning London Eye and Buckingham Palace.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in England. From the magnificent Hyde Park to the breathtaking Trafalgar Square and Big Ben, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Dartmoor National Park and learn more about the unique Stonehenge to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Exeter and London, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of England. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in England.
Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in England. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through England.
Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in England.
You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything England has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.
You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.
Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of England. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 10 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 10 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.
You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in England extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.
The best services in England fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in England today!
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Day 1 – Exeter - arrival day
Day 1 – Exeter - arrival day
- Exeter - Arrival day
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- Belmont Park
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Exeter has many popular destinations you can explore.
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 Exeter, Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.
Exeter also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Cosy Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Exeter
Day 2 – Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 114 km, 2 hours 37 min
- Dartmoor National Park
- Pennywell Farm
- South Devon Railway - (Buckfastleigh, Station)
- Buckfast Abbey
- Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England
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You still have 8 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Dartmoor National Park. This incredible attraction is a national park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14,736 visitors.
Pennywell Farm is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,893 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is South Devon Railway. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,858 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Buckfast Abbey. This abbey and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,464 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,945 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like Cosy Club. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Crocketts. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 3 – Exeter
Day 3 – Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 222 km, 4 hours 26 min
You still have 7 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is North Devon AONB. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,661 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like iFood Thai Taste. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Ship Inn. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,415 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Boom Battle Bar Exeter. This bar has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 4 – Exeter
Day 4 – Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 98 km, 2 hours 17 min
- National Trust - Killerton
- The Donkey Sanctuary
- Seaton Tramway
- East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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You still have 6 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Trust - Killerton. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,314 visitors.
The Donkey Sanctuary is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,567 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Seaton Tramway. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,356 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,486 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like Rendezvous Wine Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, The Last Drop. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Stand Off. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 5 – Truro and Exeter
Day 5 – Truro and Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 45 min
- Tintagel Castle
- Bodmin Jail Attraction
- National Trust - Lanhydrock
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You still have 5 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tintagel Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,920 visitors.
Bodmin Jail Attraction is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,412 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is National Trust - Lanhydrock. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,928 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like The Last Drop. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Doctor Inks Curiosities. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Coolings Gandy Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 6 – Truro and Exeter
Day 6 – Truro and Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 307 km, 4 hours 13 min
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- The Roseland Heritage Coast
- Lappa Valley Steam Railway
- Newquay Zoo
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You still have 4 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Lost Gardens of Heligan. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,134 visitors.
The Roseland Heritage Coast is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,342 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Lappa Valley Steam Railway. This amazing attraction is a minimum-gauge railway and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,347 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like The Stand Off. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Henry's Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 220 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Lucombe Oak. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 198 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 7 – Truro and Exeter
Day 7 – Truro and Exeter
- Truro
- Exeter
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Drive 380 km, 5 hours 11 min
- National Trust - Trelissick Garden
- Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- National Trust - Lizard Point
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You still have 3 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Trust - Trelissick Garden. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,527 visitors.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,727 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is National Trust - Lizard Point. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,706 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like Coolings Gandy Street. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Pig & Pickle Micropub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 154 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like CUCKOO Taproom and Bottleshop. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 116 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
Experiences
Day 8 – Truro and Exeter
Day 8 – Truro and Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 366 km, 4 hours 50 min
- National Trust - Godrevy
- Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall
- Porthleven Harbour
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You still have 2 nights left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Trust - Godrevy. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,306 visitors.
Porthleven Harbour is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,860 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, BrewDog Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 172 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 9 – Wiltshire and London
Day 9 – Wiltshire and London
- Salisbury
- London
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Drive 300 km, 4 hours 30 min
- Stourhead
- Stonehenge
- Salisbury Cathedral
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Day 9 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in London for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Wiltshire is the amazing Stourhead. This attraction is an english garden that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,588 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible tourist attraction, Stonehenge. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,355 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Wiltshire is the outstanding Salisbury Cathedral. This popular anglican or episcopal cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,144 visitors.
There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in England. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of London, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
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.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 10 – Brighton and Exeter
Day 10 – Brighton and Exeter
- London
- Exeter
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Drive 285 km, 4 hours 2 min
- Trafalgar Square
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Hyde Park
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Exeter. You’ll stay in Exeter for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Brighton’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Brighton, start your day with a visit to the amazing Trafalgar Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108,072 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Big Ben. This cultural icon and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 49,306 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular London Eye to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular London Eye is a ferris wheel that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,722 visitors.
The lovely Buckingham Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 148,150 visitors have left this royal palace average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Hyde Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 114,540 reviews.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Brighton has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Exeter. Exeter offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!
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Day 11 – Exeter - departure day
Day 11 – Exeter - departure day
- Exeter - Departure day
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- Bury Meadow Park
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Day 11 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Exeter 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 Exeter and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.
You’ll then say farewell to Exeter. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!
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