One-Week England Road Trip from Exeter traveling east to Basingstoke, London, and Oxford

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

Exeter has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Belmont Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 624 visitors.

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. 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 Exeter, Cosy Club. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is Nando's Exeter - Princess Hay. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.

Locals recommend iFood Thai Taste as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

Exeter also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Harry's Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 965 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Locals also enjoy Mill on the Exe. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,756 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Basingstoke. You’ll stay in Basingstoke for 1 night.

This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,667 visitors.

Basingstoke offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Buckingham Palace. This attraction is a royal palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,776 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible St James's Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,261 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Westminster and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of London has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Madame Tussauds London. This attraction is a wax museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 71,843 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,776 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated St James's Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.

The lovely National Gallery is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 48,134 visitors have left this art museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 6,011,007 visits every year.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Trafalgar Square is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in London. This point of interest is a square rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 121,847 reviews.

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.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Paladar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 866 customers.

Locals also recommend The Wolseley, another of the best restaurants in London. The Wolseley is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,980 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dishoom Kensington. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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.

BOXPARK Croydon is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 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!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of 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.

London Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of London 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.

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!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is London Eye. This incredible attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 171,401 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 Borough. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie 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 2,416 customers.

Locals enjoy Rules, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The 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!

Day 6 of your road trip through England is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Leavesden and the city of Hatfield. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the village of Leavesden is the amazing Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This attraction is an exhibition room and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 82,133 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Leavesden 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 Hatfield House in the city of Hatfield for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a house museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,326 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 Perch. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,317 customers.

Alternatively, Browns Oxford is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Oxford. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,886 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Oxford and embark on a scenic drive to Exeter, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Oxford and Stourton 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 Oxford. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Salisbury Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,491 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Stonehenge. This attraction, a beloved tourist attraction, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51,913 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Salisbury and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Stourton has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stourhead. This attraction is an english garden that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,871 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Stourton, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Exeter. When you arrive in Exeter 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 Old Firehouse. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,029 customers.

Locals also recommend Zizzi - Exeter, another of the best restaurants in Exeter. Zizzi - Exeter is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Last Drop. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Cosy Club to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Exeter, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Rendezvous Wine Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.

Crocketts is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 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!

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

Bury Meadow Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Exeter. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 271 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Exeter at The Stand Off before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Coolings Gandy Street for your last chance at a meal in the city of Exeter. The Coolings Gandy Street restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 customers.

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