5-Day England road trip from Manchester to Stratford-on-Avon and Birmingham

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Manchester has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Cathedral Gardens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,029 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Manchester, Fazenda Manchester. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Manchester also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Hawksmoor Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Flight Club Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Manchester. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Stratford-on-Avon. You’ll stay in Stratford-on-Avon for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Manchester’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Manchester, start your day with a visit to the amazing Science and Industry Museum. This much-appreciated science museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 visitors. Each year, around 830,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Heaton Park. This english country house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,059 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Trust - Dunham Massey to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Trust - Dunham Massey is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,384 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Manchester has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Stratford-on-Avon. Stratford-on-Avon offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Stratford-on-Avon, the fantastic Garrick. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,565 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Stratford-upon-Avon and embark on a scenic drive to Birmingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Stratford-upon-Avon. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,290 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Shakespeare's Birthplace. This attraction, a beloved birth house, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,156 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Stratford-upon-Avon is the stunning Warwick Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,167 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This attraction is an exhibition room that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 82,133 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Adam's Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 798 customers.

Locals also recommend Purnells, another of the best restaurants in Birmingham. Purnells is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Birmingham, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bacchus Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bacchus Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Manchester, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham and Staffordshire before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Birmingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Sea Life Centre. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,832 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,255 visitors. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery welcomes around 856,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Birmingham is the stunning Birmingham Cathedral. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,113 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Memorial Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 12,026 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible The Smiler. This steel roller coaster and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,308 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Manchester. When you arrive in Manchester you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Browns Manchester. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,970 customers.

Locals also recommend Rain Bar, another of the best restaurants in Manchester. Rain Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

After dinner, visit Port Street Beer House to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Manchester, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like THE BRITONS PROTECTION. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. THE BRITONS PROTECTION has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Trof Northern Quarter is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 5 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Manchester 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Manchester at Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Sam's Chop House for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The Sam's Chop House restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers.

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