12-Day England road trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wigton, Manchester, Birmingham, and London

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

Newcastle upon Tyne has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne, Peace & Loaf restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is Fat Hippo Newcastle. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Locals recommend Babucho as one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

Newcastle upon Tyne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is 21. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Newcastle. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,428 customers.

Locals also enjoy Miller & Carter Newcastle. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Wigton. You’ll stay in Wigton for 1 night.

This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,642 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating The Alnwick Garden. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,375 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Alnwick Castle to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Alnwick Castle is a house museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,626 visitors.

The lovely National Trust - Cragside is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,173 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.8 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 National Trust - Wallington. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,754 reviews.

Wigton 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!

You’ll stay in Manchester for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Lake District National Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 39,643 visitors.

Around 20,093 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 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 North Pier for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a pier and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,835 visitors.

This outstanding observation tower has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,177 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, Fazenda Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Manchester, Hawksmoor Manchester. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Flight Club Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Manchester and embark on a scenic drive to Birmingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Manchester and Derbyshire 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 Manchester. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Science and Industry Museum. This attraction is a science museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 17,320 visitors. Over 830,000 people visit Science and Industry Museum annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Manchester Art Gallery. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,000 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Manchester is the stunning Manchester Museum. This natural history museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,184 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Peak District National Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 32,768 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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Derbyshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Birmingham. When you arrive in Birmingham 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 Adam's Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 798 customers.

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

After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Birmingham, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bacchus Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Black Country Living Museum. This attraction is a living museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cannon Hill Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 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 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 21,167 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 Burger & Lobster Leicester Square, one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating 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.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 126,766 visitors.

Royal Albert Hall is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Science Museum. Attracting 2,989,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Science Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

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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 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.

London Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 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 101,481 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 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 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 Big Ben. This cultural icon and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This non-departmental public body is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,021 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 Trafalgar Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 121,847 visitors.

British Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 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 71,843 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 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.

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!

Day 10 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in York for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,300 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible exhibition room, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 82,133 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 York, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rustique, one of the best restaurants in the city of York. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,000 customers.

Locals also recommend The Cut & Craft as one of the best restaurants in the city of York. The Cut & Craft is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

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

After dinner, visit House Of The Trembling Madness, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of York. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,476 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Valhalla. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Alternatively, Little Italy is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of York. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Newcastle upon Tyne for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is York Minster. This excellent attraction is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,951 visitors.

Around 26,320 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible National Railway Museum's popularity, more than 807,591 people stop by National Railway Museum to explore it.

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 Yorkshire Dales National Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,031 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Blackfriars Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,310 customers.

Locals recommend Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle as one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is The Broad Chare. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,061 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Babucho. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Turtle Bay Newcastle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,405 customers.

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

Day 12 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne at wagamama newcastle before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 997 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gusto Italian for your last chance at a meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gusto Italian restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 927 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The French Quarter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 565 customers.

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