7-Day England Road Trip from London to Bristol and Nottingham

Photo of Westminster palace (Houses of Parliament) and Big Ben, London, UK.
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Description

Summary

Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

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 4 nights in London, 1 night in Bristol, and 1 night in Nottingham, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in London, Bristol, and Nottingham. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in London, 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 London, Bristol, and Nottingham, 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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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

London, England - Panoramic skyline view of Bank and Canary Wharf, central London's leading financial districts with famous skyscrapers at golden hour sunset with blue sky and clouds.London / 4 nights
Bath - city in United KingdomBath
Photo of aerial view of Salisbury cathedral in the spring morning, England.Salisbury
Photo of Clifton Suspension Bridge with Clifton and reflection, Bristol, United Kingdom.Bristol / 1 night
Photo of Nottingham Council House and a fountain front shot at Twilight, UK.Nottingham / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of beautiful shot of London Eye and River Thames ,London, UK.London Eye
Photo of Buckingham Palace in London, United Kingdom.Buckingham Palace
The British MuseumBritish Museum
Tower BridgeTower Bridge
Photo of beautiful landscape around Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom.Hyde Park
Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square
Tower of London, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London, England, United KingdomTower of London
The Making of Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour London, Leavesden, UK: The main entrance signWarner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
Photo of Borough Market, London, UK.Borough Market
Madame Tussauds LondonMadame Tussauds London
Photo of Science Museum, London, United Kingdom.Science Museum
Stonehenge at sunset in England.Stonehenge
Photo of Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England.Victoria and Albert Museum
St James's ParkSt James's Park
Photo of aerial view of Windsor Castle that was built in the 11th Century and is the residence of the British Royal Family, UK.Windsor Castle
Peak District National ParkPeak District National Park
Historical roman bathes in Bath city, England.Roman Baths
Photo of the Italian gardens at Trentham in Staffordshire, UK.Trentham Gardens
Photo of narrow boat moored at the river Gade, Grand Union Canal. The Grove Bridge aka Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164 is in the background in Cassiobury Park, Watford, England.Cassiobury Park
Photo of Vintage house in Royal Victoria Park, Bath ,UK.Royal Victoria Park, Bath
Thermae Bath SpaThermae Bath Spa
Photo of the Pulteney Bridge on River Avon in Bath, England.Pulteney Bridge
Trentham Gardens, Swynnerton, Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England, United KingdomTrentham Gardens

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 7

Include flights?

Yes
No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – London - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – London - arrival day

  • London - Arrival day
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  • Trafalgar Square
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London has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Trafalgar Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108,072 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

London also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of London is Scarfes Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of London is The Connaught Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in England!

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Experiences

Day 2 – London

Day 2

Day 2 – 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 3 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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Experiences

Day 3 – London

Day 3

Day 3 – London

  • London
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Drive 13 km, 56 min

  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Hyde Park
  • Science Museum
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Buckingham Palace
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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 Madame Tussauds London. This incredible attraction is a wax museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 62,036 visitors.

Hyde Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,540 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 Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 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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Experiences

Day 4 – Wiltshire, Bath, and Bristol

Day 4

Day 4 – Wiltshire, Bath, and Bristol

  • Bath
  • Salisbury
  • Bristol
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Drive 216 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Stonehenge
  • Pulteney Bridge
  • Roman Baths
  • Thermae Bath Spa
  • Royal Victoria Park, Bath
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You’ll stay in Bristol for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Stonehenge. This excellent attraction is a tourist attraction that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,355 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 Pulteney Bridge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,674 visitors.

This outstanding thermae has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,897 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Thermae Bath Spa. This attraction, a stunning spa, has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,371 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Royal Victoria Park, Bath. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,476 travelers, the magnificent Royal Victoria Park, Bath is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bristol.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, Moltobuono!59. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

Locals recommend Bravas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. Bravas is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bristol, Small Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Botanist Bristol. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!

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Day 5 – Nottingham

Day 5

Day 5 – Nottingham

  • Nottingham
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Drive 343 km, 5 hours 5 min

  • Trentham Gardens
  • Trentham Gardens
  • Peak District National Park
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Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Bristol and embark on a scenic drive to Nottingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bristol 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 Bristol. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Clifton Suspension Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,954 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Brunel's SS Great Britain. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,644 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bristol is the stunning Bristol Zoo. This zoo and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,951 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Trentham Gardens. This attraction is an estate that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,880 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Nottingham. When you arrive in Nottingham 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 Yamas Meze & Tapas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,696 customers.

Locals also recommend Cosy Club, another of the best restaurants in Nottingham. Cosy Club is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Iberico World Tapas. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 400 Rabbits to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Nottingham, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pit & Pendulum. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Pit & Pendulum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 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 6 – Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and London

Day 6

Day 6 – Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and London

  • London
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Drive 259 km, 3 hours 47 min

  • Cassiobury Park
  • Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Windsor Castle
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Nottingham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nottingham 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 Nottingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Nottingham Castle. This attraction is an art gallery that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 4,628 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible The Arboretum. This attraction, a beloved arboretum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,501 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nottingham is the stunning Robin Hood Statue. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,728 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cassiobury Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,219 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This exhibition room and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 79,070 reviews.

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.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Ivy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,597 customers.

After dinner, visit The Old Bank of England to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in London, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 7 – London - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – London - departure day

  • London - Departure day
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  • St James's 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 London 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 London and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of London at Rules before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Berners Tavern for your last chance at a meal in the city of London. The Berners Tavern restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

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

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