7-Day England Road Trip from Exeter to Birmingham and London
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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 Exeter, 1 night in Birmingham, and 3 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 Exeter, Birmingham, and London. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Exeter, 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 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 Exeter, 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 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. 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 – Exeter - arrival day
Day 1 – Exeter - arrival day
- Exeter - Arrival day
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- Belmont Park
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Exeter 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 Exeter, Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is Cosy Club. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
Locals recommend iFood Thai Taste as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.
Exeter also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Exeter and Birmingham
Day 2 – Exeter and 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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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Birmingham. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Exeter’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Exeter, start your day with a visit to the amazing Dartmoor National Park. This much-appreciated national park and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,736 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Exeter Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,677 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Trust - Killerton to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Trust - Killerton is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,314 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Exeter has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Birmingham. Birmingham 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 Adam's 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 798 reviews.
The remarkable Purnells is another top restaurant in Birmingham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Birmingham, the fantastic The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bacchus Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 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 3 – London
Day 3 – London
- London
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Drive 229 km, 3 hours 10 min
- Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- Madame Tussauds London
- British Museum
- National Gallery
- Trafalgar Square
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham and Hertfordshire 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 11,463 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 8,189 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 1,993 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 79,070 visitors.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Hertfordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of London. When you arrive in London you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.
After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in London, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Connaught Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 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!
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Day 4 – London
Day 4 – London
- London
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 41 min
- Borough Market
- London Bridge
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- Greenwich Park
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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 Borough Market. This incredible attraction is a building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 73,097 visitors.
London Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,254 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Tower of London. Attracting 2,741,126 annual visitors, it's clear that Tower of London is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 86,613 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 129,394 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Greenwich Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 38,457 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 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 5 – London
Day 5 – London
- London
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 10 min
- Hyde Park
- Royal Albert Hall
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Regent's Park
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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 Hyde Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 114,540 visitors.
Royal Albert Hall is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 31,525 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Science Museum. Attracting 2,989,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Science Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57,170 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Regent's Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,840 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 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 6 – London, Wiltshire, and Exeter
Day 6 – London, Wiltshire, and Exeter
- London
- Westminster
- Salisbury
- Exeter
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Drive 282 km, 4 hours 20 min
- St James's Park
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Stonehenge
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You’ll stay in Exeter for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is London Eye. This excellent attraction is a ferris wheel that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,722 visitors.
Around 148,150 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This amazing attraction is a non-departmental public body and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,723 visitors.
To experience the local culture, see more of England, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in England. You also get to admire popular places of interest.
You could then travel to Stonehenge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a tourist attraction and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,355 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Exeter.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, Rendezvous Wine Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
Locals recommend The Last Drop as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. The Last Drop is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is The Stand Off. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Exeter, Crocketts. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar 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 a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!
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Day 7 – Exeter - departure day
Day 7 – Exeter - departure day
- Exeter - Departure day
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- Bury Meadow Park
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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 Exeter 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 Exeter and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Exeter at Coolings Gandy Street before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter for your last chance at a meal in the city of Exeter. The The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Exeter. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!
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