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

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Enjoy this 15-day relaxed road trip in England, with Manchester, Wythenshawe, Urmston, Edensor, Crich, Leicester, Twycross, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon, Kenilworth, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Tividale, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Coventry, Balsall Heath, Alton, Liverpool, Prescot, Crosby, Formby, Chester, and Salford showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in England, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Manchester, 2 nights in Leicester, 4 nights in Birmingham, and 3 nights in Liverpool, 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 Manchester, 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

Day 1

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

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.

Find your way to your hotel in Manchester. 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 Manchester, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Manchester
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Drive 22 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Fletcher Moss Park
  • Manchester Museum
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
  • Castlefield
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On day 2 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 3 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.

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 Manchester.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Manchester’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!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Manchester
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Drive 16 km, 55 min

  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Manchester Cathedral
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Heaton Park
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across England by joining a traveler-approved tour in Manchester. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Manchester that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in England more memorable.

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.

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Manchester
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Drive 66 km, 1 hour 41 min

  • National Trust - Dunham Massey
  • Wythenshawe Park and Gardens
  • Chill Factore
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
  • Trafford Palazzo
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Manchester, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Manchester 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 Manchester.

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.

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.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Manchester
  • Leicester
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Drive 175 km, 3 hours 43 min

  • Peak District National Park
  • Chatsworth House
  • National Tramway Museum
  • National Trust - Calke Abbey
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Day 5 of your relaxed road trip in England will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in England, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

In Leicester, 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.

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

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

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.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Leicester
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Drive 74 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Victoria Park
  • Leicester Market
  • Clock tower
  • Abbey Park, Leicester
  • Twycross Zoo
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 6 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Leicester and beyond. With 1 night left in Leicester, 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 Leicester and your accommodation.

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 Leicester, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Leicester
  • Birmingham
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Drive 131 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Jephson Gardens
  • Warwick Castle
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
  • Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
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Day 7 of your relaxed road trip across England offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Birmingham, where you’ll stay for 4 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Birmingham. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

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!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • 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 8 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 3 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.

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.

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.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in England!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Birmingham
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Drive 46 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Sutton Park
  • Walsall Arboretum
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
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On day 9 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 for the day, you’ll return to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Birmingham 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 Birmingham!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Birmingham
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Drive 79 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Coventry Cathedral
  • Coventry Transport Museum
  • War Memorial Park
  • Cannon Hill Park
  • Jewellery Quarter
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England makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, England also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

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.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Birmingham and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Birmingham
  • Liverpool
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Drive 210 km, 3 hours 20 min

  • The Smiler
  • Alton Towers Resort
  • Oblivion
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Day 11 of your self-drive tour in England offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Liverpool for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in England.

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

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.

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 Liverpool!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Liverpool
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour

  • The Beatles Story
  • Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
  • St George's Hall
  • Walker Art Gallery
  • World Museum
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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.

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.

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.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Liverpool
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Drive 85 km, 2 hours 41 min

  • Knowsley Safari Park
  • Calderstones Park
  • Crosby Coastal Park
  • National Trust - Formby
  • Bold Street
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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 Liverpool and beyond. With 1 night left in Liverpool, 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 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, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Liverpool and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Liverpool
  • Manchester
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Drive 114 km, 2 hours 2 min

  • The Liverpool Waterfront
  • Museum of Liverpool
  • Chester Zoo
  • Chester Cathedral
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On day 14 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.

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

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 Manchester.

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!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Manchester - Departure day
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  • The Lowry
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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.

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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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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