13-Day England Road Trip from Birmingham traveling east to York, Cambridge, Oxford, and London

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Birmingham. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Birmingham has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Queen Victoria. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 visitors.

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 Birmingham, Adam's Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Purnells. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

Locals recommend Simpsons Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

Birmingham also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is Bacchus Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 13-day vacation in England!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Birmingham, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Birmingham.

Today you'll explore the city of Sutton Coldfield. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sutton Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 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.

Prince Of Wales is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Locals enjoy Arco Lounge, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Birmingham. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,186 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 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to York, 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. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Memorial Arboretum. 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 Chatsworth House. This attraction is an english country house that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,015 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Rustique. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,000 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at 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 and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit House Of The Trembling Madness 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 3,476 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Valhalla. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Valhalla has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Little Italy is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of York. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cambridge. You’ll stay in Cambridge for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of York’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of York, start your day with a visit to the amazing Shambles Market. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,860 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating York Minster. This church building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,951 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular York Museum Gardens to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular York Museum Gardens is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,863 visitors.

The lovely National Railway Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 26,320 visitors have left this railway museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 807,591 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that York has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cambridge. Cambridge offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Bread & Meat. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 991 reviews.

The remarkable The Cambridge Chop House is another top restaurant in Cambridge we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,330 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cambridge, the fantastic Eagle. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,015 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Cambridge Blue. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,793 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Pint Shop. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,468 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Cambridge and the city of Duxford. You’ll stay in Oxford for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Cambridge today is Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This excellent attraction is a botanical garden that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,213 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Imperial War Museum Duxford for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Duxford. This popular attraction is a military museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,041 visitors. Approximately 394,053 people visit Duxford every year to see the fantastic Imperial War Museum Duxford.

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.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford is Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,296 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 Perch. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,317 customers.

Browns Oxford is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Oxford. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,886 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through England is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Oxford and the city of Woodstock. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Oxford is the amazing Oxford Castle. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,316 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Covered Market. This market hall and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,506 visitors.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Oxford. This well-known attraction, a spectacular natural history museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 10,413 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Oxford 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 Blenheim Palace in the city of Woodstock for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a house museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,013 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 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 The Wolseley as one of the best restaurants in the city of London. The Wolseley is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,980 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of London is Dishoom Kensington. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 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 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 4 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tower Bridge. This incredible attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 151,949 visitors.

The Shard is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 38,101 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is Borough Market. This amazing attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding London Bridge. This road bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 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 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!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of Camden Town. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is British Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 5,906,716 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 from 148,750 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 Borough. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 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 Rules, 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 1,824 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!

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of Westminster. 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 in the city of Westminster. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Spaniards Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,679 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 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is London Eye. This incredible attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 171,401 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.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Lyaness. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,533 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!

Rise and shine on day 11 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in London and embark on a scenic drive to Southampton, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in London 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 London. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hever Castle. This attraction is a house museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,042 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Trust - Knole. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,680 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Cafe Thrive Southampton. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 975 customers.

Locals also recommend Bacaro, another of the best restaurants in Southampton. Bacaro is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 580 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Bill's Southampton Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Piccolo Mondo to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Southampton, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Rockstone. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Rockstone has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Belgium And Blues is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 858 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 will take you to the city of Salisbury and the city of Stourton. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Salisbury today is Stonehenge. This excellent attraction is a tourist attraction that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,913 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Stourhead for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Stourton. This popular attraction is an english garden and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,871 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, La Galleria. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

Locals recommend Tapas Revolution as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. Tapas Revolution is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 895 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is @pizza Grand Central. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Birmingham, Prince Of Wales. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Arco Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

Gas Street Social 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 937 customers.

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

Day 13 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Birmingham 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.

Handsworth Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Birmingham. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,569 visitors.

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

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