Two-Week England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Manchester traveling east to Sheffield, London, Oxford, Southampton, and Birmingham

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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 Manchester, Halifax, Northowram, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Leavesden, London, Kensington, Greenwich, Brentford, Eton, Woodstock, Oxford, Bath, Salisbury, Southampton, Winchester, Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Dudley, and Alrewas.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in England. You will spend 4 nights in Manchester, 1 night in Sheffield, 6 nights in London, 1 night in Oxford, 1 night in Southampton, and 1 night in Birmingham. 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. 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 Manchester, Halifax, Northowram, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Leavesden, London, Kensington, Greenwich, Brentford, Eton, Woodstock, Oxford, Bath, Salisbury, Southampton, Winchester, Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Dudley, and Alrewas, 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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  • Cathedral Gardens
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Say hello to Manchester! Your exciting road trip through England is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Manchester for 3 nights before you continue your adventure!

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.

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 11 km, 59 min

  • Alexandra Park
  • Sackville Garden
  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • Castlefield
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You’ll stay in Manchester for 2 nights.

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 Manchester. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

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

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Manchester
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Drive 153 km, 3 hours 19 min

  • The Piece Hall
  • Shibden Park
  • Shibden Hall
  • Royal Armouries Leeds
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Wake up to day 3 of your road trip in England. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Halifax, Northowram, and Leeds. With 1 night to stay in Manchester, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Manchester
  • Sheffield
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Drive 211 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • National Railway Museum York
  • York Minster
  • Shambles Market
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 4 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 Sheffield, where will spend 1 night.

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

Sheffield 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 Sheffield.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Sheffield
  • London
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Drive 279 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Diagon Alley
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • Museum of London
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in England includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Leavesden and London. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in London, where you'll spend 6 nights.

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

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

  • London
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Drive 11 km, 1 hour 3 min

  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Science Museum
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Hyde Park
  • Oxford Street
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On day 6 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Kensington and London. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to London, where you still have 5 nights left to stay.

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

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • London
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Drive 11 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • Regent's Park
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben
  • lastminute.com London Eye
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Day 7 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Manchester. You’ll stay in London for 4 nights 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.

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • London
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • British Museum
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • Greenwich Park
  • Covent Garden
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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, where you still have 3 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including London and Greenwich.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in London. 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 9

Day 9

  • London
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 31 min

  • National Gallery
  • Trafalgar Square
  • St James's Park
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Kew Gardens
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, where you have 2 nights left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • London
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Drive 10 km, 55 min

  • London Bridge
  • The Shard
  • Borough Market
  • Tate Modern
  • South Bank
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Greet day 10 of your road trip in England with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in London, 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 London.

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

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.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • London
  • Oxford
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Drive 129 km, 2 hours 40 min

  • St George's Chapel
  • Windsor Castle
  • Blenheim Palace
  • Oxford Botanic Garden
  • Covered Market
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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 Eton, Woodstock, and Oxford. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Oxford, where you’ll be staying 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 London.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Oxford'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 12

Day 12

  • Oxford
  • Southampton
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Drive 242 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Bath Abbey
  • Roman Baths
  • Thermae Bath Spa
  • Stonehenge
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Bath and Salisbury. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Southampton, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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.

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Southampton
  • Birmingham
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Drive 246 km, 3 hours 46 min

  • Winchester Cathedral
  • Warwick Castle
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
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On day 13 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Winchester, Warwick, and Stratford-on-Avon are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham. Birmingham 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 Birmingham. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Birmingham
  • Manchester
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Drive 211 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • Black Country Living Museum
  • National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Dudley and Alrewas. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Manchester, where will spend 1 night.

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in England!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Manchester - Departure day
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  • Northern Quarter
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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.

Explore high-end stores offering an exquisite selection of luxury items.

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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