5-Day England road trip Starting from Birmingham to London

The quiet canals of Birmingham
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Summary

Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through England.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in England. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Birmingham and 2 nights in London, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Birmingham and London. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Birmingham, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in England, including the stunning British Museum and Tower Bridge.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in England. From the magnificent London Eye to the breathtaking Buckingham Palace and Tower of London, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Black Country Living Museum and learn more about the unique Windsor Castle to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Birmingham and London, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of England. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in England.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in England. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through England.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in England.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything England has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of England. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in England extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in England fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in England today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of old Turn Junction, or Deep Cutting Junction where the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal meets the Birmingham Canal Navigation's Main Line Canal, Birmingham, England.Birmingham / 2 nights
London, England - Panoramic skyline view of Bank and Canary Wharf, central London's leading financial districts with famous skyscrapers at golden hour sunset with blue sky and clouds.London / 2 nights

Map

Attractions

Photo of beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames ,London, UK.London Eye
Photo of Buckingham Palace in London, United Kingdom.Buckingham Palace
The British MuseumBritish Museum
Tower BridgeTower Bridge
Tower of London, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London, England, United KingdomTower of London
Photo of aerial view of Windsor Castle that was built in the 11th Century and is the residence of the British Royal Family, UK.Windsor Castle
Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands, England, United KingdomSutton Park
Photo of the main village street at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.Black Country Living Museum
Dudley Zoo and Castle, Dudley, West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands, England, United KingdomDudley Zoo and Castle
St George's Chapel
Walsall Arboretum
The Long Walk, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East England, England, United KingdomThe Long Walk
Handsworth Park, Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands, England, United KingdomHandsworth Park
Ray Mill Island
Queen Victoria
Frogmore House and Gardens

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travel details

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy
Travel dates

Include flights?

Yes
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Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Birmingham - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Birmingham - arrival day

  • Birmingham - Arrival day
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  • Queen Victoria
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Birmingham has many popular destinations you can explore.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, Adam's Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Purnells. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

Birmingham also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is Bacchus Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in England!

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Experiences

Day 2 – London

Day 2

Day 2 – London

  • Birmingham
  • London
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Drive 249 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • Black Country Living Museum
  • Walsall Arboretum
  • Sutton Park
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of London. You’ll stay in London for 2 nights.

This much-appreciated living museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Walsall Arboretum. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,614 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sutton Park to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Sutton Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,874 visitors.

London offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,454 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in London, the fantastic Scarfes Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Connaught Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

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Experiences

Day 3 – London

Day 3

Day 3 – London

  • London
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • British Museum
  • Buckingham Palace
  • London Eye
  • Tower Bridge
  • Tower of London
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You still have 1 night left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is British Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 5,906,716 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 148,750 visitors.

Buckingham Palace is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Eye. This amazing attraction is a ferris wheel and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tower Bridge. This bascule bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Tower of London. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101,481 visitors. Tower of London hosts around 2,741,126 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Bill's Soho Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Locals enjoy Cahoots London, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Hawksmoor Air Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

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Experiences

Day 4 – Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Birmingham

Day 4

Day 4 – Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Birmingham

  • Birmingham
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Drive 221 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Frogmore House and Gardens
  • The Long Walk
  • St George's Chapel
  • Windsor Castle
  • Ray Mill Island
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Day 4 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Birmingham for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the amazing Frogmore House and Gardens. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 153 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, The Long Walk. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,802 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the outstanding St George's Chapel, Windsor. This popular castle chapel and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,434 visitors.

The spectacular Windsor Castle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating historic house museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 53,263 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ray Mill Island. This attraction is a popular river island that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,660 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in England. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Birmingham, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Grand Central Kitchen, one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.

Locals also recommend La Galleria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. La Galleria is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

After dinner, visit The Ivy Temple Row, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.

Alternatively, Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!

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Day 5 – Birmingham - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Birmingham - departure day

  • Birmingham - Departure day
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  • Handsworth Park
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Day 5 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Birmingham before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Handsworth Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Birmingham. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,569 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Birmingham and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Birmingham at @pizza Grand Central before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Birmingham. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!

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