Two-Week England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Manchester traveling north to Blackpool, Carlisle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Scarborough, York, Peterborough, Nottingham, and Leeds

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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, Chester, Prescot, Liverpool, Blackpool, Fylde, Lancaster, Carlisle, Dockray, Beamish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Whitby, Scarborough, Old Malton, York, Peterborough, West Newton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton, Nottingham, Bolsover, Crich, Edensor, Leeds, Northowram, Halifax, and Huddersfield.

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, 2 nights in Blackpool, 1 night in Carlisle, 1 night in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1 night in Scarborough, 2 nights in York, 1 night in Peterborough, 1 night in Nottingham, and 1 night in Leeds. 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. Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Chester Zoo are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Manchester, Chester, Prescot, Liverpool, Blackpool, Fylde, Lancaster, Carlisle, Dockray, Beamish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Alnwick, Whitby, Scarborough, Old Malton, York, Peterborough, West Newton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton, Nottingham, Bolsover, Crich, Edensor, Leeds, Northowram, Halifax, and Huddersfield, 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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Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach Manchester and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 3 nights and explore what to see in Manchester, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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 69 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • National Trust - Dunham Massey
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Heaton Park
  • Castlefield
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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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Manchester. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Manchester
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Drive 136 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • Chester Zoo
  • Chester City Walls
  • Eastgate and Eastgate Clock
  • Chester Cathedral
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On day 3 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Chester. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Manchester, 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 Manchester.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Manchester
  • Blackpool
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Drive 157 km, 3 hours 7 min

  • Knowsley Safari Park
  • World Museum
  • Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
  • Museum of Liverpool
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in England includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Prescot and Liverpool. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Blackpool, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Blackpool
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Drive 8 km, 40 min

  • North Pier
  • Madame Tussauds Blackpool
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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You’ll stay in Blackpool for 1 night.

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 Blackpool. 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 6

Day 6

  • Blackpool
  • Carlisle
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Drive 179 km, 2 hours 55 min

  • Blackpool Tower
  • Stanley Park
  • Blackpool Zoo
  • St Anne's Beach
  • Lancaster Castle
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Dive into day 6 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Blackpool, Fylde, and Lancaster. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle. Carlisle 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 Carlisle's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Carlisle
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
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Drive 287 km, 4 hours 40 min

  • Aira Force
  • Lake District National Park
  • Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
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On day 7 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Dockray and Beamish are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Newcastle upon Tyne, where you will stay for 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Scarborough
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Drive 252 km, 3 hours 39 min

  • Alnwick Castle
  • The Alnwick Garden
  • 199 Steps
  • Whitby Abbey
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On day 8 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Alnwick and Whitby. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Scarborough, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Scarborough
  • York
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Drive 116 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Scarborough Castle
  • Peasholm Park
  • North York Moors National Park
  • Eden Camp Modern History Museum
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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 2 places, which are Scarborough and Old Malton. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in York, where will 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 10

Day 10

  • York
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Drive 3 km, 52 min

  • York Minster
  • Yorkshire Museum
  • Museum Gardens
  • National Railway Museum York
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You have 1 night left in York. 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 York'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 11

Day 11

  • York
  • Peterborough
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Drive 204 km, 2 hours 41 min

  • Shambles Market
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • York Dungeon
  • Clifford's Tower, York
  • York Castle Museum
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Your itinerary for day 11 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 Peterborough, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Peterborough 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 Peterborough.

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 12

Day 12

  • Peterborough
  • Nottingham
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Drive 280 km, 4 hours 27 min

  • Sandringham House
  • Holkham National Nature Reserve
  • SEA LIFE Hunstanton
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including West Newton, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Hunstanton. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nottingham, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, 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 13

Day 13

  • Nottingham
  • Leeds
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Drive 187 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • National Trust - Hardwick Hall
  • National Tramway Museum
  • Chatsworth House
  • Peak District National Park
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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. Bolsover, Crich, and Edensor are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Leeds, 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 Leeds. Leeds 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 Leeds's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in England!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Leeds
  • Manchester
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Drive 100 km, 2 hours 56 min

  • Royal Armouries Leeds
  • Roundhay Park
  • Shibden Park
  • The Piece Hall
  • Greenhead Park
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On day 14 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 4 destinations, including Leeds, Northowram, Halifax, and Huddersfield. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Manchester, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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

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

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

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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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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