Two-Week England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Manchester to Windermere, York, Whitby, Durham, Bakewell, and Stratford-on-Avon

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through England. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in England. You will spend 3 nights in Manchester, 2 nights in Windermere, 2 nights in York, 2 nights in Whitby, 2 nights in Durham, 2 nights in Bakewell, 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 Manchester, 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. Lake District National Park and Peak District National Park are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Manchester, Salford, Windermere, Rydal, Hawkshead, Dockray, Keswick, York, Whitby, Pickering, Helmsley, Durham, Edensor, Bakewell, Grindleford, Castleton, 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

  • Manchester - Arrival day
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  • Sackville Garden
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Welcome to Manchester, the perfect starting point for your road trip in England! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Manchester before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Manchester 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Manchester. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in England. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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 Manchester, 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

  • Manchester
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 12 min

  • Manchester Museum
  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Manchester Cathedral
  • John Rylands Library Research Institute and Library
  • The Lowry
  • Castlefield
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Greet day 2 of your road trip in England with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Manchester, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Manchester and Salford.

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

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

  • Manchester
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 195 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Windermere
  • Ambleside Roman Fort
  • Rydal Cave
  • Latterbarrow
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Windermere, Clappersgate, Rydal, and Hawkshead. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Windermere, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Windermere, 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 Windermere, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in England!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 115 km, 2 hours 28 min

  • Lake District National Park
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
  • Aira Force
  • Castlerigg stone circle
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On day 4 of your road trip in England, you’ll start and end your day in Windermere, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Windermere, there’s no need to rush. Experience Rydal, Dockray, and Keswick 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 Windermere.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in England!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • York
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Drive 178 km, 2 hours 37 min

  • Clifford's Tower, York
  • York Castle Museum
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Shambles Market
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in England includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of York. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in York, 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 York. York offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • York
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Drive 4 km, 59 min

  • York city walls
  • York Minster
  • Museum Gardens
  • National Railway Museum York
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You’ll stay in York for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • York
  • Whitby
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Whitby Abbey
  • Church of St Mary
  • 199 Steps
  • RNLI Whitby Museum
  • Whalebone Arch
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Whitby. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Whitby, where will spend 2 nights.

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

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Whitby'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 8

Day 8

  • Whitby
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Drive 118 km, 2 hours 6 min

  • Dalby Forest Courtyard
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • Helmsley Castle
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Wake up to day 8 of your road trip in England. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Low Dalby, Pickering, and Helmsley. With 1 night to stay in Whitby, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

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

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Whitby
  • County Durham
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Drive 111 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Finchale Priory
  • Wharton Park
  • National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
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On day 9 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Durham are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Durham, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Durham, 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 Durham. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • County Durham
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Drive 5 km, 50 min

  • Botanic Garden
  • Oriental Museum
  • Prebends Bridge
  • Durham Cathedral
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On day 10 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Houghall and Durham. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Durham, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

Durham 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 Durham.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • County Durham
  • Bakewell
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 32 min

  • Chatsworth House
  • Bakewell Old House Museum
  • Bakewell Bridge
  • National Trust - Padley Gorge
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Edensor, Bakewell, and Grindleford. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Bakewell, 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 Bakewell. Bakewell offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Bakewell 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 Bakewell.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bakewell
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Peak District National Park
  • Blue John Cavern
  • Peveril Castle
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On day 12 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Bakewell, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Bakewell
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
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Drive 164 km, 2 hours 40 min

  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Shakespeare's Funerary Monument
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Stratford-on-Avon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Stratford-on-Avon'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 14

Day 14

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Manchester
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Drive 206 km, 2 hours 52 min

  • St Nicholas' Park, Warwick
  • Warwick Castle Main Entrance
  • Warwick Castle
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in England includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Warwick. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Say good night to Manchester and look forward to another great day of your road trip in England!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Manchester - Departure day
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  • Science and Industry Museum
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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.

For those seeking luxury items, check out the area’s high-end stores.

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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