8-Day England Road Trip from Southampton to London

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Southampton. You’ll stay in Southampton for 3 nights and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the The Elizabeth House Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,241 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Southampton, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Southampton has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Southampton Common. This attraction is a common land and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,033 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton, Cafe Thrive Southampton. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 975 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton is Piccolo Mondo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Locals recommend Bacaro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 580 customers.

Southampton also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Southampton is The Rockstone. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Southampton is Belgium And Blues. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 858 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in England!

You still have 2 nights left in Southampton.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Corfe Castle. This incredible attraction is a village and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,519 visitors.

Lulworth Cove is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,456 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,495 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding The Tank Museum. This military museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 11,449 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 Southampton.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton, like The Rockstone. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Bill's Southampton Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Southampton. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

Locals enjoy Belgium And Blues, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Southampton. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 858 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Southampton, The Red Lion. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 812 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like BrewDog Southampton. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 741 customers.

The White Star Tavern, Southampton is another of the best bars in the city of Southampton. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 712 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Southampton and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Southampton 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 Southampton. This attraction is a country park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,925 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible National Trust - Mottisfont. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,975 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Thorpe Park. This attraction is an amusement park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 27,913 visitors.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of London is the 4-star Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 6,441 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in London, we recommend Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,845 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in London is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,385 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.

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!

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 Bridge. This road bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,254 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!

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 Hyde Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 114,540 visitors.

Science Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57,170 visitors. Science Museum attracts about 2,989,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Victoria and Albert Museum. Attracting 3,932,738 annual visitors, it's clear that Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,755 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.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic London Eye. This ferris wheel is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 148,722 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!

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 Trafalgar Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 108,072 visitors.

National Gallery is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 41,293 visitors. National Gallery attracts about 6,011,007 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is British Museum. Attracting 5,906,716 annual visitors, it's clear that British Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 131,855 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Madame Tussauds London. This wax museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Regent's Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,840 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 The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Old Bank of England. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

You’ll stay in Southampton for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Cassiobury Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,645 visitors.

Around 70,367 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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 43,235 visitors.

This outstanding village has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,930 travelers.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Southampton is the 3-star hotel The Elizabeth House Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,241 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton, Lakaz Maman. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 845 customers.

Locals recommend The Red Lion as one of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton. The Red Lion is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 812 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Southampton is BrewDog Southampton. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 741 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Southampton, Smugglers Bar & Restaurant. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 382 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Max’s Brasserie. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 292 customers.

The Handle Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Southampton. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 168 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Southampton 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.

Mayflower Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Southampton. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,453 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Southampton at Piecaramba! before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 546 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ennio's for your last chance at a meal in the city of Southampton. The Ennio's restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 587 customers.

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