7-Day England Road Trip from London to Hastings and Colchester and surrounding area

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 121,847 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 London, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

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!

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 101,481 visitors.

Tower Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 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 95,151 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 171,401 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 148,750 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 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!

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 71,843 visitors.

Hyde Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 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 65,368 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 164,776 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 Rules. This 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!

You’ll stay in Hastings for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Preston Park railway station. This excellent attraction is a railway station that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,317 visitors.

Around 13,119 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Royal Pavilion. This amazing attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,457 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 Seven Sisters Country Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,217 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,520 travelers.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Hastings, Maggie's Fish & Chips. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 865 customers.

Locals recommend The Crown as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hastings. The Crown is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 926 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Hastings, First In Last Out. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 579 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Ye Olde Pumphouse. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,315 customers.

Albion Hastings is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Hastings. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Leeds Castle. This attraction is a house museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,372 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mote Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,480 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Maidstone is another excellent way to spend your new day in England. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of England’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to England’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of England’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Promenade Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,729 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bellapais Steak House & Greek Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Colchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Locals also recommend Bill's Colchester Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Colchester. Bill's Colchester Restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,230 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Colchester is Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 952 customers.

After dinner, visit Three Wise Monkeys, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Colchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,276 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Turtle Bay Colchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,039 customers.

Alternatively, The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Colchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,640 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Norwich Market. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,081 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Imperial War Museum Duxford. This attraction is a military museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,041 visitors. Around 394,053 people visit Imperial War Museum Duxford every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Berners Tavern. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,817 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!

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.

St James's Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in London. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of London and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

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