One-Week England Road Trip from Birmingham traveling east to London and Oxford
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 3 nights in Birmingham, 3 nights in London, and 1 night in Oxford, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Birmingham, London, and Oxford. We'll help you experience the best 8 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, London, and Oxford, 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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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 – Birmingham - arrival day
Day 1 – Birmingham - arrival day
- Birmingham - Arrival day
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- Queen Victoria
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Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Adam's Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Purnells. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
Birmingham also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham is Bacchus Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.
Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Birmingham
Day 2 – Birmingham
- Birmingham
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Drive 71 km, 2 hours 17 min
- Sutton Park
- Black Country Living Museum
- Dudley Zoo and Castle
- Cannon Hill Park
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You still have 2 nights left in Birmingham.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sutton Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,874 visitors.
Black Country Living Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Cannon Hill Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 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 Birmingham.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, like Grand Central Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.
La Galleria is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham, The Ivy Temple Row. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 3 – London
Day 3 – London
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Drive 229 km, 3 hours 10 min
- Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- Regent's Park
- Madame Tussauds London
- 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 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. This attraction is an exhibition room that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 82,133 visitors.
One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Regent's Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,079 visitors.
If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Madame Tussauds London. This wax museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 71,843 reviews.
Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Trafalgar Square. This square and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 visitors.
We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,454 customers.
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 12 km, 1 hour 8 min
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- Borough Market
- British Museum
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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 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.
Tower of London is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101,481 visitors. Tower of London attracts about 2,741,126 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is London Bridge. This amazing attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Borough Market. This building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 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!
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Day 5 – London
Day 5 – London
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 44 min
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Science Museum
- Royal Albert Hall
- Hyde 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This incredible attraction is a non-departmental public body and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,021 visitors.
Science Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors. Science Museum attracts about 2,989,000 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Royal Albert Hall. This amazing attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hyde Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 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!
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Day 6 – London, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Oxford
Day 6 – London, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Oxford
- London
- Westminster
- Oxford
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Drive 104 km, 2 hours 29 min
- London Eye
- Big Ben
- St James's Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Windsor Castle
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!
One of the best places to visit is the amazing London Eye. This attraction is a ferris wheel and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 visitors.
You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Big Ben. This cultural icon and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.
St James's Park is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 55,261 reviews.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Buckingham Palace. This attraction is an amazing royal palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.
Joining a top-rated tour in London 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 Windsor Castle for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a historic house museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,263 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Oxford.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Antep Kitchen, one of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.
Locals also recommend Thaikhun as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford. Thaikhun is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oxford is Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.
After dinner, visit Turf Tavern, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Oxford. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,465 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Bear Inn, Oxford. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,606 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 7 – Oxford, Wiltshire, and Birmingham
Day 7 – Oxford, Wiltshire, and Birmingham
- Oxford
- Salisbury
- Birmingham
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Drive 312 km, 4 hours 2 min
- Covered Market
- Carfax Tower
- Oxford Castle
- Stonehenge
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You’ll stay in Birmingham for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is Covered Market. This excellent attraction is a market hall that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,506 visitors.
Around 2,639 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Oxford Castle. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,316 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 51,913 visitors.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Birmingham.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, @pizza Grand Central. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Birmingham, Gas Street Social. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 937 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Tapas Revolution. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 895 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!
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Day 8 – Birmingham - departure day
Day 8 – Birmingham - departure day
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- Handsworth Park
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Day 8 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Birmingham 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.
Handsworth Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Birmingham. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,569 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Birmingham and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.
You’ll then say farewell to Birmingham. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!
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