Two-Week England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from London traveling south to Rochester, Canterbury, Hastings, Brighton, Southampton, Bournemouth, and Oxford

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 15-day road trip in England! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like London, Kensington, Denham, Iver Heath, Colchester, Rochester, Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Hastings, Rother, East Dean, Westdean, Brighton, Hove, Warningcamp, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bovington, Corfe Castle, West Lulworth, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Oxford, Woodstock, Windsor, and Eton.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in England. You will spend 5 nights in London, 1 night in Rochester, 1 night in Canterbury, 1 night in Hastings, 1 night in Brighton, 2 nights in Southampton, 1 night in Bournemouth, and 2 nights in Oxford. 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 London, 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. London Eye and Buckingham Palace are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through London, Kensington, Denham, Iver Heath, Colchester, Rochester, Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Hastings, Rother, East Dean, Westdean, Brighton, Hove, Warningcamp, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bovington, Corfe Castle, West Lulworth, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Oxford, Woodstock, Windsor, and Eton, 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

  • London - Arrival day
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  • St James's Park
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Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach London and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 4 nights and explore what to see in London, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

London 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.

Find your way to your hotel in London. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in England. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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 London, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in England!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • London
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Drive 12 km, 50 min

  • British Museum
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Hyde Park
  • Oxford Street
  • Covent Garden
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in London. You’ll stay in London for 3 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Set aside time today to explore Oxford Street, a standout street that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in London. 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 3

Day 3

  • London
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • Borough Market
  • Tate Modern
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You have 2 nights left in London. 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.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • London
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Drive 10 km, 55 min

  • Science Museum
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Big Ben
  • lastminute.com London Eye
  • South Bank
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On day 4 of your road trip in England, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in London, there’s no need to rush. Experience Kensington and London 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 London.

London 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 London.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in England.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • London
  • Rochester
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Drive 277 km, 4 hours 7 min

  • Colne Valley Regional Park
  • Black Park Country Park
  • Go Ape Black Park
  • Colchester Zoo
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Denham, Iver Heath, and Colchester. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Rochester, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Rochester. Rochester 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 Rochester'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 6

Day 6

  • Rochester
  • Canterbury
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Drive 63 km, 1 hour 32 min

  • Mote Park
  • Leeds Castle
  • Westgate Gardens
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Maidstone, Broomfield, and Canterbury. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Canterbury, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Canterbury
  • Hastings
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Drive 109 km, 2 hours 24 min

  • Canterbury Cathedral
  • National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover
  • Dover Castle
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in England includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Canterbury, Dover, and Folkestone and Hythe. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Hastings, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Head back to your accommodation in Hastings and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in England.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Hastings
  • Brighton and Hove
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Drive 74 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • The True CRIME Museum
  • Alexandra Park
  • De La Warr Pavilion
  • National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
  • Seven Sisters Country Park
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On day 8 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Hastings, Rother, East Dean, and Westdean are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Brighton, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Brighton and Hove
  • Southampton
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Drive 105 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • Royal Pavilion & Garden
  • Brighton i360
  • Hove Park
  • Arundel Castle
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 9 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Brighton, Hove, and Warningcamp. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Southampton, where will spend 2 nights.

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

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 Southampton, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Southampton
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Drive 65 km, 1 hour 33 min

  • Spinnaker Tower
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
  • HMS Victory
  • Mary Rose
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On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Southampton, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Portsmouth.

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

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

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Southampton
  • Bournemouth
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Drive 152 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
  • The Tank Museum
  • Corfe Castle
  • Lulworth Cove
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Bovington, Corfe Castle, and West Lulworth. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Bournemouth, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in England.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bournemouth
  • Oxford
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Drive 172 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Salisbury Museum
  • Salisbury Cathedral
  • Stonehenge
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On day 12 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Salisbury. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Oxford, where you’ll be staying for 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.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Oxford
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 32 min

  • Blenheim Palace
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History
  • Covered Market
  • Christ Church Meadow
  • Oxford Botanic Garden
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On day 13 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Woodstock and Oxford. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Oxford, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Oxford
  • London
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Drive 117 km, 2 hours 17 min

  • LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
  • Windsor Castle
  • Queen Victoria Statue
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in England includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Windsor and Eton. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in London, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • London - Departure day
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  • Trafalgar Square
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Day 15 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.

Discover boutiques with stylish fashion choices to upgrade your wardrobe.

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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