7-Day England Road Trip from Exeter traveling east 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 Tower Bridge and British Museum.
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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Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Exeter. You’ll stay in Exeter for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Exeter has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Belmont Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 624 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 Exeter, Cosy Club. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is Nando's Exeter - Princess Hay. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,151 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 Harry's Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 965 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.
Locals also enjoy Mill on the Exe. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,756 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Birmingham
Day 2 – Birmingham
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Drive 308 km, 4 hours 14 min
- National Trust - Killerton
- The Donkey Sanctuary
- East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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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 Birmingham for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,667 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 Adam's Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.
Locals also recommend Purnells as one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. Purnells is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Simpsons Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.
After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.
Alternatively, The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 3 – Sutton Coldfield, Balsall Heath, Dudley, West Bromwich, and London
Day 3 – Sutton Coldfield, Balsall Heath, Dudley, West Bromwich, and London
- Birmingham
- West Bromwich
- London
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Drive 258 km, 4 hours 16 min
- Cannon Hill Park
- Black Country Living Museum
- Sandwell Valley Country Park
- Sutton Park
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Sutton Coldfield. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of London. You’ll stay in London for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Sutton Coldfield’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Sutton Coldfield, start your day with a visit to the amazing Sutton Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,874 visitors.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Sutton Coldfield has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of London. London 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 Paladar. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 866 reviews.
The remarkable The Wolseley is another top restaurant in London we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,980 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Dishoom Kensington is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in London, the fantastic Scarfes Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Connaught Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is BOXPARK Croydon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 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 4 – London and Camden Town
Day 4 – London and Camden Town
- London
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Drive 12 km, 1 hour 8 min
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- Borough Market
- British Museum
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in London.
Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tower Bridge. This incredible attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 151,949 visitors.
London Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London is Borough Market. This amazing attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 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 Bill's Soho Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 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, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Hawksmoor Air Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.
Hawksmoor Seven Dials is another of the best bars in the city of London. 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!
Experiences
Day 5 – London, Westminster, and Kensington
Day 5 – London, Westminster, and Kensington
- London
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 17 min
- Madame Tussauds London
- Hyde Park
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- London Eye
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in London.
Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is London Eye. This incredible attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 171,401 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 Borough. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie 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 2,416 customers.
Locals enjoy Rules, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cahoots London. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.
The Ivy is another of the best bars in the city of London. 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!
Experiences
Day 6 – Westminster and Exeter
Day 6 – Westminster and Exeter
- London
- Exeter
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Drive 314 km, 3 hours 57 min
- National Gallery
- Trafalgar Square
- St James's Park
- Buckingham Palace
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Day 6 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Westminster and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Exeter. You will stay in Exeter for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Westminster is the amazing St James's Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible royal palace, Buckingham Palace. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
You can make the most of your new day in Westminster by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Exeter, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try The Old Firehouse, one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.
Locals also recommend Zizzi - Exeter as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. Zizzi - Exeter is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is The Last Drop. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.
After dinner, visit Cosy Club, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.
Alternatively, Crocketts is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
Experiences
Day 7 – Exeter - departure day
Day 7 – Exeter - departure day
- Exeter - Departure day
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- Northernhay Gardens
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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.
Northernhay Gardens is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Exeter. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 320 visitors.
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 The Stand Off before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Coolings Gandy Street for your last chance at a meal in the city of Exeter. The Coolings Gandy Street restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter. This 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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