12-Day England Road Trip from London to Oxford, Birmingham, Preston, and York

London 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.

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 12-day vacation in 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 Hyde Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 114,540 visitors.

Buckingham Palace is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 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 148,722 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Borough Market. This building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 73,097 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 42,254 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 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 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.

British Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 131,855 visitors. British Museum attracts about 5,906,716 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Madame Tussauds London. This amazing attraction is a wax museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Regent's Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,840 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 2 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day 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 from 57,170 visitors.

Tower Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 129,394 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 Greenwich Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 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 The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 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’ll stay in Oxford for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is St George's Chapel, Windsor. This excellent attraction is a castle chapel that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,308 visitors.

Around 46,682 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Stonehenge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a tourist attraction and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,355 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford, Antep Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.

Locals recommend Thaikhun as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford. Thaikhun is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Oxford, Turf Tavern. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,465 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Bear Inn, Oxford. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,606 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Covered Market. This attraction is a market hall and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,153 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Oxford University Museum of Natural History. This natural history museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,018 visitors.

Blenheim Palace is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular house museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 14,416 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 Warwick Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 20,685 visitors.

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!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Preston, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham and Staffordshire 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Sea Life Centre. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 11,463 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,189 visitors. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery welcomes around 856,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Birmingham is the stunning Birmingham Cathedral. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,993 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Trentham Gardens. This attraction is an estate that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,880 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Preston. When you arrive in Preston 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 Turtle Bay Preston. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,728 customers.

Locals also recommend Bistrot Pierre, another of the best restaurants in Preston. Bistrot Pierre is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,124 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Cafe Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 786 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Black Horse to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Preston, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

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!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Preston and embark on a scenic drive to York, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Preston and Cumbria 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 Preston. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Avenham and Miller Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,984 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Moor Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,150 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Preston is the stunning Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,596 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lake District National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 39,377 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Tebay Services (Southbound). This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,327 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Cumbria, it's time to continue your drive to the city of York. When you arrive in York 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 House Of The Trembling Madness. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,476 customers.

Locals also recommend Rustique, another of the best restaurants in York. Rustique is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,000 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Valhalla. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Little Italy to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in York, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers.

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!

On day 9 of your road trip across England, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of London. You’ll stay in London for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Clementine's Town House Hotel BW Premier Collection, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of London. This hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,203 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of London is the 5-star Jórvik House. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,680 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of London is the 3-star Grange Lodge. This 3-star guesthouse has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,401 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding York Minster. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,286 visitors.

Jorvik Viking Centre is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,255 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary National Railway Museum. This railway museum gets more than 807,591 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 25,533 reviews.

Come to London prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in London.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of London.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Little Italy, after your day of exploring the city of London. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers.

The Cut & Craft is another of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of London is The Ivy St Helen's Square York. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

Locals recommend Pivní York, one of the best bars in the city of London, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,396 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of London, The Botanist Bar & Restaurant York. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,649 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in England.

You’ll stay in Sheffield for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Roundhay Park. This excellent attraction is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,242 visitors.

Around 11,782 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Peak Cavern for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a show cave and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,429 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,515 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Chatsworth House. This attraction, a stunning english country house, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,279 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Sheffield, Miller & Carter Sheffield Centertainment. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,108 customers.

Locals recommend Smoke BBQ as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sheffield. Smoke BBQ is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,417 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sheffield is Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar, Sheffield. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Sheffield, The Head of Steam Sheffield. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,466 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Sheffield. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,727 customers.

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

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Parker's Piece. This attraction is a sport venue and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,887 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This botanical garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,089 visitors.

Imperial War Museum Duxford is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular military museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 15,759 reviews. Approximately 394,053 travelers visit this popular place of interest annually.

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 Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an exhibition room and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,070 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rules, one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Locals also recommend Berners Tavern as one of the best restaurants in the city of London. Berners Tavern is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

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

Day 12 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.

Big Ben is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in London. This cultural icon and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 49,306 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!