12-Day England road trip from Bristol to Birmingham, Nottingham, London, and Basingstoke

Bristol has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Queen Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,600 visitors.

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 Bristol, Moltobuono!59. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Locals recommend Catch22 Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

Bristol also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Bravas. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Small Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Locals also enjoy Botanist Bristol. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in England!

You still have 2 nights left in Bristol.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Brunel's SS Great Britain. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,847 visitors.

Clifton Down is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,561 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Clifton Suspension Bridge. This amazing attraction is a suspension bridge and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,318 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 Bristol.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, like Pieminister. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 740 customers.

The Kensington Arms is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 437 customers.

Locals enjoy Eatchu, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bristol. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bristol, The Milk Thistle. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Strawberry Thief. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Double Barrel Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Birmingham for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Cotswolds AONB. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,563 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 Cannon Hill Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Birmingham, The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Bacchus Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is a popular bar 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.

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

You still have 1 night left in Birmingham.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Motorcycle Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 250,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,922 visitors.

Black Country Living Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Sutton Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,874 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 Birmingham.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, like Grand Central Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.

La Galleria is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham, The Ivy Temple Row. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.

Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Nottingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham 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 Birmingham. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 12,026 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Tramway Museum. This attraction is a tramway museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,160 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Chatsworth House. This english country house and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,015 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Peak District National Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,768 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Yamas Meze & Tapas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,696 customers.

Locals also recommend Iberico World Tapas, another of the best restaurants in Nottingham. Iberico World Tapas is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Alchemist Nottingham. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,618 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Cosy Club to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nottingham, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like 400 Rabbits. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. 400 Rabbits has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Pit & Pendulum is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 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!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Nottingham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nottingham and Hertfordshire 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 Nottingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Nottingham Castle. This attraction is an art gallery that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 4,628 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible The Arboretum. This attraction, a beloved arboretum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,501 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nottingham is the stunning Robin Hood Statue. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,728 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This attraction is an exhibition room that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 82,133 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Hertfordshire, 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 3 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Westminster Abbey. This incredible attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,223 visitors.

Big Ben is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Eye. This amazing attraction is a ferris wheel and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Tower of London. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101,481 visitors. Tower of London hosts around 2,741,126 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 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 2 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Hyde Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 126,766 visitors.

Kensington Gardens is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,166 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Trafalgar Square. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding British Museum. This national museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 visitors. Each year, approximately 5,906,716 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in London.

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 1 night 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 ExCeL London. This convention center and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 38,559 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 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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Royal Albert Hall. This attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Science Museum, a popular attraction that receives around 2,989,000 yearly visitors. This science museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular non-departmental public body, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 45,021 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in London 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 Windsor Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a historic house museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,263 visitors.

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

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

Rise and shine on day 11 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Basingstoke and embark on a scenic drive to Bristol, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Milestones Museum. This attraction is a heritage centre that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,881 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Eastrop Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,979 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Basingstoke is the stunning The War Memorial Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,279 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stonehenge. This attraction is a tourist attraction that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51,913 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Wiltshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bristol. When you arrive in Bristol 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 Flipside. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 337 customers.

Locals also recommend Flight Club Bristol, another of the best restaurants in Bristol. Flight Club Bristol is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Crying Wolf. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 145 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Hyde & Co to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bristol, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 287 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Clockwork Rose. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Clockwork Rose has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

Arnolfini Arts is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,627 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!

Day 12 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bristol 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.

Castle Park, Bristol is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bristol. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,583 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bristol at Palomar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 194 customers.

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