13-Day England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Liverpool to Chester, Windermere, York, Cambridge, Oxford, and Stratford-on-Avon

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Explore the best of England on a remarkable 13-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Liverpool, Chester, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Rydal, Keswick, York, Cambridge, Oxford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Rendcomb, Bibury, Stratford-on-Avon, and Warwick.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in England. You will spend 3 nights in Liverpool, 1 night in Chester, 2 nights in Windermere, 2 nights in York, 1 night in Cambridge, 2 nights in Oxford, and 1 night in Stratford-on-Avon. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in England. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Liverpool, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover England on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in England. Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Chester Zoo are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Liverpool, Chester, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Rydal, Keswick, York, Cambridge, Oxford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Rendcomb, Bibury, Stratford-on-Avon, and Warwick, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of England. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in England.

Throughout your road trip in England, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in England.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in England fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in England today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Liverpool - Arrival day
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  • Chavasse Park
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Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach Liverpool and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Liverpool, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Liverpool is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Liverpool. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Liverpool, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 13-day road trip in England!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Liverpool
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Drive 11 km, 52 min

  • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
  • The Liverpool Waterfront
  • Museum of Liverpool
  • The Beatles Story
  • Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
  • Wheel Of Liverpool
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Liverpool. You’ll stay in Liverpool for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in England. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Bring home unique finds from Liverpool's bustling shopping hub, St John's Shopping Centre. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, St John's Shopping Centre offers plenty of options, including primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Liverpool, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Liverpool
  • Cheshire West and Chester
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 16 min

  • Chester Zoo
  • The Grosvenor Museum
  • Chester Cross
  • Chester Cathedral
  • Eastgate and Eastgate Clock
  • Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in England includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Chester. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Chester, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Chester, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Chester. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in England!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Cheshire West and Chester
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 223 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Holehird Gardens
  • The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
  • Windermere
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On day 4 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Troutbeck Bridge and Windermere are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Windermere, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Windermere. Windermere offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Windermere. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in England!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 83 km, 1 hour 54 min

  • Lake District National Park
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
  • Rydal Cave
  • Castlerigg stone circle
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Windermere, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Windermere and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Windermere's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in England.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • York
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Drive 179 km, 2 hours 57 min

  • National Railway Museum York
  • York Art Gallery
  • York city walls
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are York. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in York, where will spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in York. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of York's best restaurants.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in England.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • York
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Drive 2 km, 37 min

  • York Minster
  • Shambles Market
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • York Dungeon
  • York Castle Museum
  • Clifford's Tower, York
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You have 1 night left in York. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in England. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in York. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in England!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • York
  • Cambridge
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 45 min

  • Fitzwilliam Museum
  • Cambridge University Botanic Garden
  • Parker's Piece
  • The Backs
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Cambridge. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Cambridge, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Cambridge, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Cambridge is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Cambridge.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Cambridge
  • Oxford
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Drive 135 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History
  • Oxford Botanic Garden
  • Christ Church
  • Covered Market
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Oxford. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Oxford, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Oxford. Oxford offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Oxford's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in England!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Oxford
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Drive 127 km, 2 hours 27 min

  • Birdland Park & Gardens
  • Bourton-on-the-water
  • Cotswolds AONB
  • National Trust - Bibury
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On day 10 of your road trip in England, you’ll start and end your day in Oxford, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Oxford, there’s no need to rush. Experience Bourton-on-the-Water, Rendcomb, and Bibury to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Oxford.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Oxford. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in England!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Oxford
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
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Drive 91 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  • Hall's Croft
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Your itinerary for day 11 of your road trip in England includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Stratford-on-Avon. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Stratford-on-Avon, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Stratford-on-Avon. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Stratford-on-Avon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in England.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Liverpool
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Drive 222 km, 3 hours 6 min

  • St Nicholas' Park, Warwick
  • St Mary’s Church
  • Warwick Castle
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On day 12 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Warwick are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Liverpool, where you will stay for 1 night.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Stratford-on-Avon.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Liverpool, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Liverpool. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Liverpool - Departure day
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  • The Wall Of Fame - Mathew Street
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Day 13 of your road trip in England is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in England!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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