6-Day England Road Trip from Bristol traveling south to London and Exeter
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-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 Bristol, 1 night in London, and 2 nights in Exeter, 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, London, and Exeter. We'll help you experience the best 6 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 London Eye.
You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've 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 Buckingham Palace to the breathtaking Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square, 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 Dartmoor National Park and learn more about the unique St James's Park to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Bristol, London, and Exeter, 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 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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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Day 1 – Bristol - arrival day
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 15,954 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 Bravas. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.
Locals recommend Mugshot Restaurants Bristol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.
Bristol also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Small Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Botanist Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Bristol and London
Day 2 – Bristol and London
- Bristol
- London
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Drive 204 km, 2 hours 54 min
- Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
- Bristol Zoo
- Clifton Down
- Brunel's SS Great Britain
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Day 2 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in London for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Bristol is the amazing Clifton Down. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,496 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible museum, Brunel's SS Great Britain. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,644 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
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 London, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connaught Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 3 – London and Exeter
Day 3 – London and Exeter
- London
- Westminster
- Exeter
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Drive 285 km, 4 hours 3 min
- Trafalgar Square
- London Eye
- St James's Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Hyde Park
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Exeter. You’ll stay in Exeter for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bristol’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Bristol, start your day with a visit to the amazing Trafalgar Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108,072 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating London Eye. This ferris wheel and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 148,722 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Buckingham Palace to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Buckingham Palace is a royal palace that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 visitors.
The lovely Hyde Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 114,540 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bristol has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Exeter. Exeter 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 Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 524 reviews.
The remarkable Cosy Club is another top restaurant in Exeter we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous iFood Thai Taste is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Exeter, the fantastic Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!
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Day 4 – Cornwall and Exeter
Day 4 – Cornwall and Exeter
- Exeter
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Drive 296 km, 4 hours 34 min
- Tintagel Castle
- Bodmin Jail Attraction
- National Trust - Lanhydrock
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
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You still have 1 night left in Exeter.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tintagel Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,920 visitors.
Bodmin Jail Attraction is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,412 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is National Trust - Lanhydrock. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,928 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Lost Gardens of Heligan. This botanical garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,134 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 Exeter.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like Rendezvous Wine Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
The Last Drop is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Exeter. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.
Locals enjoy The Stand Off, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Exeter. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Crocketts. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ship Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,415 customers.
Boom Battle Bar Exeter is another of the best bars in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 5 – Bristol
Day 5 – Bristol
- Exeter
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Drive 249 km, 4 hours 25 min
- Exeter Cathedral
- Dartmoor National Park
- The Donkey Sanctuary
- East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Day 5 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Bristol for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Bristol is the amazing Exeter Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,677 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible national park, Dartmoor National Park. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,736 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bristol is the outstanding The Donkey Sanctuary. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,567 visitors.
The spectacular East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,486 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 Bristol, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Small Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.
Locals also recommend Botanist Bristol as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. Botanist Bristol is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Catch22 Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.
After dinner, visit The Milk Thistle, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bristol. 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 like The Strawberry Thief. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.
Alternatively, Double Barrel Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 6 – Bristol - departure day
Day 6 – Bristol - departure day
- Bristol - Departure day
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- Brandon Hill, Bristol
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Day 6 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.
Brandon Hill, Bristol is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bristol. This hill and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,493 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 The Milk Thistle before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend The Strawberry Thief for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bristol. The The Strawberry Thief restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Pieminister. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 740 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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