Two-Week Relaxed England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Liverpool to Birmingham, Sheffield, and Manchester

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Set out on this 15-day relaxed road trip in England, where Liverpool, Southport, Formby, Crosby, Birkenhead, Prescot, Chester, Cosford, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Tividale, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Balsall Heath, Stirchley, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Alrewas, Alton, Sheffield, York, Leeds, Manchester, Wythenshawe, Salford, Wigan, and Urmston offer rich culture, beautiful views, and memorable experiences at every stop!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in England, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Liverpool, 5 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Sheffield, and 3 nights in Manchester, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in England.

Your journey starts in Liverpool, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-day relaxed road trip in England to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in England already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Alton Towers Resort.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this England road trip itinerary for 15 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in England.

If you want to make your 15-day relaxed self-drive tour in England even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in England includes 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 15-day relaxed self-drive road trip in England today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Liverpool - Arrival day
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Chavasse Park
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Your relaxed road trip through England starts when you reach the incredible city of Liverpool, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Liverpool and begin your adventure in England.

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.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Liverpool.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in England. Enjoy your first taste of Liverpool as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

Day 2

Liverpool
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Drive 72 km, 2 hours 17 min

World Museum
Walker Art Gallery
St George's Hall
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Hesketh Park
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 2 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Liverpool and beyond. With 3 nights left in Liverpool, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Liverpool has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in England!

Day 3

Liverpool
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 15 min

Calderstones Park
The Liverpool Waterfront
Museum of Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
The Beatles Story
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in England more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in England, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Liverpool.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Liverpool’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in England.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across England.

Day 4

Liverpool
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Drive 101 km, 2 hours 51 min

National Trust - Formby
Formby Beach
Crosby Coastal Park
Birkenhead Park
Knowsley Safari Park
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Liverpool, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Liverpool will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of England. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Liverpool, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Liverpool’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in England.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across England.

Day 5

Liverpool
Birmingham
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Drive 184 km, 3 hours 3 min

Chester City Walls
Chester Cathedral
Chester Zoo
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through England lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Birmingham, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 5 nights.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Birmingham. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in England.

Exploring the food culture in Birmingham offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Birmingham and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Birmingham as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in England!

Day 6

Birmingham
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Drive 56 km, 1 hour 36 min

Sandwell Valley Country Park
Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, Tividale
Dudley Zoo and Castle
Black Country Living Museum
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Birmingham and visit amazing attractions in West Bromwich, Tividale, and Dudley, just outside the city. You still have 4 nights left in Birmingham, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Birmingham.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in England. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in England tomorrow with new energy.

Day 7

Birmingham
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Drive 53 km, 1 hour 35 min

Sutton Park
Cannon Hill Park
Cadbury World
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Birmingham and beyond. With 3 nights left in Birmingham, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Birmingham. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in England!

Day 8

Birmingham
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Drive 137 km, 2 hours 47 min

Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Cathedral
War Memorial Park
National Trust - Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Walsall Arboretum
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On day 8 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Birmingham, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Birmingham will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Birmingham, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in England.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in England!

Day 9

Birmingham
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Drive 5 km, 46 min

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Jewellery Quarter
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about England. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in England and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in England!

Day 10

Birmingham
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Drive 179 km, 3 hours 21 min

National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Alton Towers Resort
Peak District National Park
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Day 10 of your leisurely self-drive tour in England offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Sheffield 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 Birmingham.

You'll be staying in Sheffield on this laid-back road trip through England. You'll stay here for 1 night.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Sheffield’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in England.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in England!

Day 11

Sheffield
Manchester
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 50 min

Shambles Market
York Minster
National Railway Museum York
Roundhay Park
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On day 11 of your laid-back road trip adventure in England, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Manchester, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in England.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Manchester, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Manchester and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Manchester!

Day 12

Manchester
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Drive 55 km, 1 hour 34 min

National Trust - Dunham Massey
Wythenshawe Park and Gardens
Science and Industry Museum
People's History Museum
Castlefield
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On day 12 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Manchester and visit amazing attractions in Wythenshawe and Manchester, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Manchester, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Manchester!

Day 13

Manchester
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Drive 84 km, 2 hours 9 min

Heaton Park
Cathedral Gardens
Manchester Cathedral
The Lowry
Haigh Woodland Park
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 13 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Manchester and beyond. With 1 night left in Manchester, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Manchester has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Manchester. The bars in Manchester make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in England!

Day 14

Manchester
Liverpool
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Drive 63 km, 1 hour 43 min

Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
Trafford Palazzo
Chill Factore
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip across England offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Liverpool, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in England as you make your way to Liverpool. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Liverpool has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Liverpool.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in England!

Day 15

Liverpool - Departure day
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Bold Street
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Day 15 of your relaxed road trip in England is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in England is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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