7-Day England Road Trip from Birmingham traveling south to London and Exeter
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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, 3 nights in London, and 1 night 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 Birmingham, London, and Exeter. We'll help you experience the best 7 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'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 London Eye to the breathtaking Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park, 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 Trafalgar Square and learn more about the unique Tower of London to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Birmingham, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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 – Birmingham - arrival day
Day 1 – Birmingham - arrival day
- Birmingham - Arrival day
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- Handsworth Park
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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 7-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – London
Day 2 – London
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- London
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Drive 259 km, 4 hours 9 min
- Black Country Living Museum
- Sutton Park
- Coventry Transport Museum
- War Memorial Park
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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 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Birmingham is the amazing Black Country Living Museum. This attraction is a living museum that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,720 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible park, Sutton Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,752 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Birmingham is the outstanding Coventry Transport Museum. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,571 visitors.
The spectacular War Memorial Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,757 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 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
Day 3 – London
- London
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Drive 14 km, 59 min
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- Borough Market
- London Eye
- British Museum
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You still have 2 nights left in London.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tower of London. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,741,126 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 86,613 visitors.
Tower Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 129,394 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Borough Market. This amazing attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 73,097 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding London Eye. This ferris wheel and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,722 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic British Museum. This national museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 131,855 visitors. British Museum hosts around 5,906,716 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 Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.
Hawksmoor Air Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.
Locals enjoy Bill's Soho Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Hawksmoor Seven Dials. 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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Day 4 – London
Day 4 – London
- London
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 3 min
- Regent's Park
- Madame Tussauds London
- Hyde Park
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
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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 Regent's Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,840 visitors.
Madame Tussauds London is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hyde Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,540 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Science Museum. This science museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57,170 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,989,000 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Birmingham.
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 Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 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, The Ivy. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 5 – London and Exeter
Day 5 – London and Exeter
- London
- Westminster
- Exeter
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Drive 276 km, 3 hours 51 min
- Trafalgar Square
- Big Ben
- St James's Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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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 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Birmingham’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Birmingham, 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 Big Ben. This cultural icon and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 49,306 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 39,723 visitors have left this non-departmental public body average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Birmingham 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 6 – Birmingham
Day 6 – Birmingham
- Exeter
- Birmingham
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Drive 354 km, 5 hours 10 min
- Dartmoor National Park
- Exeter Cathedral
- National Trust - Killerton
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Day 6 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 Birmingham is the amazing Dartmoor National Park. This attraction is a national park that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,736 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible anglican or episcopal cathedral, Exeter Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,677 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Birmingham is the outstanding National Trust - Killerton. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,314 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 The Canal House Bar & Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.
Locals also recommend The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is The Ivy Temple Row. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.
After dinner, visit Bodega Cantina | Birmingham, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Purecraft Bar & Kitchen. This bar has an average rating 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 7 – Birmingham - departure day
Day 7 – Birmingham - departure day
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Day 7 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.
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 Grand Central Kitchen before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Bodega Cantina | Birmingham for your last chance at a meal in the city of Birmingham. The Bodega Cantina | Birmingham restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Purecraft Bar & Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 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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