7-Day England Road Trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham, London, and Birmingham

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Newcastle upon Tyne. You’ll stay in Newcastle upon Tyne for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Newcastle upon Tyne has many popular destinations you can explore.

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.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Newcastle upon Tyne is Hemples Lodge. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 85 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Newcastle upon Tyne is Corner House Hotel by Greene King Inns. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 469 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Newcastle upon Tyne, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Peace & Loaf restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is 21. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Locals recommend The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Newcastle as one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,428 customers.

Newcastle upon Tyne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is Miller & Carter Newcastle. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,682 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Nottingham. You’ll stay in Nottingham for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Newcastle upon Tyne’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Newcastle upon Tyne, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Alnwick Garden. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,497 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Alnwick Castle. This house museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,878 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Trust - Cragside to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Trust - Cragside is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,220 visitors.

The lovely National Trust - Wallington is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,174 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Newcastle upon Tyne has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Nottingham. Nottingham offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway, one of the best 4-star hotel options in Newcastle upon Tyne. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,024 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Nottingham, like Jurys Inn Nottingham Hotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,800 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Holiday Inn Nottingham. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 1,448 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Yamas Meze & Tapas. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,696 reviews.

The remarkable Cosy Club is another top restaurant in Nottingham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Iberico World Tapas is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nottingham, the fantastic 400 Rabbits. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Pit & Pendulum. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Rise and shine on day 3 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 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nottingham and London 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 The Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,501 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Robin Hood Statue. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,728 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nottingham is the stunning National Justice Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,334 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Hyde Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 114,540 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Science Museum. This science museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 57,170 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 2,989,000 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 visitors.

The lovely Big Ben is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 49,306 visitors have left this cultural icon an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in London, 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.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of London is the 4-star Savoro Restaurant with Rooms. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 435 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 4-star hotel in London, we recommend The Stratford. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,662 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in London is the 3-star hub by Premier Inn London Spitalfields. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 288 guests.

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!

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 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This non-departmental public body is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,723 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!

Day 5 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is the amazing Trafalgar Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108,072 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible national museum, British Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 131,855 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, British Museum welcomes around 5,906,716 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Newcastle upon Tyne is the outstanding Madame Tussauds London. This popular wax museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

The spectacular Regent's Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,840 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.

One of the best apartment options in the city of Birmingham is the 4-star Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre. This apartment has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,539 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 4-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, The Grand Hotel Birmingham is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,476 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Travelodge Birmingham Central Broad Street. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 625 guests.

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.

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!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Newcastle upon Tyne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham 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 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 National Motorcycle Museum. This national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,348 visitors. Approximately 250,000 travelers come to Birmingham every year to see this fascinating attraction.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Beacon Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,458 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible National Memorial Arboretum. This arboretum and attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 10,631 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. When you arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

If you’d rather stay at the best 4-star hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne, we recommend Hemples Lodge. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 85 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Newcastle upon Tyne is the 3-star Corner House Hotel by Greene King Inns. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 469 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Miller & Carter Newcastle. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,682 customers.

Locals also recommend Fat Hippo Newcastle, another of the best restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne. Fat Hippo Newcastle is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Babucho. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Turtle Bay Newcastle to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,405 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne at Blackfriars Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,310 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Turtle Bay Newcastle for your last chance at a meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Turtle Bay Newcastle restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,405 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

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