5-Day England road trip from Bristol to Glastonbury and surrounding area

Photo of Clifton Suspension Bridge with Clifton reflection, Bristol UK.
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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 3 nights in Bristol and 1 night in Glastonbury, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Bristol and Glastonbury. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bristol, 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 Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel's SS Great Britain.

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 Stourhead to the breathtaking Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, 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. As you hit the open road and drive through Bristol and Glastonbury, 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 Clifton Suspension Bridge with Clifton and reflection, Bristol, United Kingdom.Bristol / 3 nights
Photo of aerial view of Wells Cathedral is in Wells, Somerset, England, UK.Wells
Photo of aerial view of Salisbury cathedral in the spring morning, England.Salisbury
Photo of aerial view of the historical Glastonbury in Somerset, England.Glastonbury / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Stonehenge at sunset in England.Stonehenge
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, UK with sunset.Clifton Suspension Bridge
Photo of Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England.Salisbury Cathedral
Photo of Stourhead, a Palladian mansion house with world-famous landscape gardens, UK.Stourhead
Photo of Pink Flamingos in Bristol Zoo ,UK.Bristol Zoo
Photo of Avebury Village and neolithic Stone Circle ,Wiltshire ,England, UK.Avebury
Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol, City of Bristol, South West England, England, United KingdomBrunel's SS Great Britain
Photo of aerial view of Cheddar Gorge, England.Cheddar Gorge
Photo of Wookey Holes Caves, UK.Wookey Hole Caves
Photo of Wells Cathedral dedicated to St Andrew and built in the Gothic Style, Wells, Somerset, England.Wells Cathedral
Mendip Hills AONB, Priddy, Mendip, Somerset, South West England, England, United KingdomMendip Hills AONB
Photo of ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England.Glastonbury Abbey
Photo of Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, old architecture in England.Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
Photo of Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol, United Kingdom.Blaise Castle Estate
Photo of beautiful Queen Square in the city of Bristol, UK.Queen Square
Photo of aerial view of Old Sarum in England.Old Sarum

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Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

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Flights

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Travelers

Rooms

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Car
Yes
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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 – Bristol - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bristol - arrival day

  • Bristol - Arrival day
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  • Clifton Suspension Bridge
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Bristol has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,318 visitors.

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 Bristol, Moltobuono!59. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Locals recommend Catch22 Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

Bristol also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Bravas. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Small Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Locals also enjoy Botanist Bristol. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Bristol

Day 2

Day 2 – Bristol

  • Bristol
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Brunel's SS Great Britain
  • Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
  • Bristol Zoo
  • Blaise Castle Estate
  • More

You still have 2 nights left in Bristol.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Brunel's SS Great Britain. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,847 visitors.

Blaise Castle Estate is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,844 visitors.

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 Bristol.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, like Pieminister. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 740 customers.

The Kensington Arms is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 437 customers.

Locals enjoy Eatchu, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bristol. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bristol, The Milk Thistle. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Strawberry Thief. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Double Barrel Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Glastonbury

Day 3

Day 3 – Glastonbury

  • Wells
  • Glastonbury
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Drive 80 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Mendip Hills AONB
  • Cheddar Gorge
  • Wookey Hole Caves
  • Glastonbury Abbey
  • Wells Cathedral
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Day 3 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Glastonbury for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,669 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible valley, Cheddar Gorge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,329 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular show cave and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,832 visitors.

The spectacular Glastonbury Abbey is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating abbey and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,439 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Wells Cathedral. This attraction is a popular anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,716 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 Glastonbury, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

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Experiences

Day 4 – Wiltshire and Bristol

Day 4

Day 4 – Wiltshire and Bristol

  • Salisbury
  • Bristol
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Drive 225 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Stourhead
  • Stonehenge
  • Salisbury Cathedral
  • Old Sarum
  • Avebury
  • More

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bristol. You’ll stay in Bristol for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Wiltshire’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Wiltshire, start your day with a visit to the amazing Stourhead. This much-appreciated english garden and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,871 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51,913 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Salisbury Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Salisbury Cathedral is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,491 visitors.

The lovely Old Sarum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,021 visitors have left this castle average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Avebury. This attraction is a village rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 9,029 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Wiltshire has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bristol. Bristol 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 Flipside. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 337 reviews.

The remarkable Flight Club Bristol is another top restaurant in Bristol we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Crying Wolf is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 145 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bristol, the fantastic Hyde & Co. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 287 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Clockwork Rose. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Arnolfini Arts. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,627 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

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Day 5 – Bristol - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Bristol - departure day

  • Bristol - Departure day
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  • Queen Square
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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 Bristol 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.

Queen Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bristol. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,600 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bristol at Palomar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 194 customers.

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

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