One-Week England Road Trip from Leeds to London and Birmingham
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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 Leeds, 3 nights in London, and 1 night in Birmingham, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Leeds, London, and Birmingham. We'll help you experience the best 8 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Leeds, 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 Leeds, London, and Birmingham, 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 – Leeds - arrival day
Day 1 – Leeds - arrival day
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Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Leeds. You’ll stay in Leeds for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Leeds 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. 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 Leeds, MyLahore Leeds. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,685 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds is Bill's Leeds Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.
Locals recommend Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds as one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.
Leeds also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Leeds is Whitelock's Ale House. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,044 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Leeds is Cosy Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,636 customers.
Locals also enjoy The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Leeds. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Leeds
Day 2 – Leeds
- Leeds
- Huddersfield
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Drive 94 km, 2 hours 34 min
- Greenhead Park
- The Piece Hall
- Lister Park
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Roundhay Park
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You still have 2 nights left in Leeds.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Greenhead Park. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,831 visitors.
Lister Park is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,642 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Royal Armouries Museum. This amazing attraction is a military museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Roundhay Park. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,469 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 Leeds.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Leeds, like Miller & Carter Leeds Light. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.
The New Conservatory is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Leeds. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,055 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Leeds, North Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,002 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,196 customers.
The Ivy Victoria Quarter Leeds is another of the best bars in the city of Leeds. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,172 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 336 km, 4 hours 26 min
- Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- More
Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!
One of the best places to visit 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.
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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a non-departmental public body and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,021 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Buckingham Palace. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors, this royal palace deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of London.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Burger & Lobster Leicester Square, one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.
After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!
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Day 4 – London
Day 4 – London
- London
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Drive 7 km, 41 min
- Trafalgar Square
- National Gallery
- British Museum
- Big Ben
- London Eye
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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 Trafalgar Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 121,847 visitors.
British Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 visitors. British Museum attracts about 5,906,716 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Big Ben. This amazing attraction is a cultural icon and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 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.
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 30 km, 1 hour 42 min
- London Bridge
- Borough Market
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
- Greenwich 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 London Bridge. This incredible attraction is a road bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 49,698 visitors.
Borough Market is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Tower Bridge. This amazing attraction is a bascule bridge and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tower of London. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 101,481 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,741,126 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in London.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Greenwich Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,005 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 and Birmingham
Day 6 – London and Birmingham
- London
- Birmingham
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Drive 212 km, 3 hours 4 min
- Royal Albert Hall
- Science Museum
- Hyde Park
- Madame Tussauds London
- Regent's Park
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Day 6 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 London is the amazing Royal Albert Hall. This attraction is a concert hall that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible science museum, Science Museum. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Science Museum welcomes around 2,989,000 yearly visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the London is the outstanding Hyde Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 visitors.
The spectacular Madame Tussauds London is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating wax museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 71,843 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Regent's Park. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,079 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.
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!
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Day 7 – Stafford and Leeds
Day 7 – Stafford and Leeds
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Drive 300 km, 4 hours 45 min
- Trentham Gardens
- National Memorial Arboretum
- Chatsworth House
- Peak District National Park
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Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Leeds, 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 12,832 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 8,255 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 3,922 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 Trentham Gardens. This attraction is an estate that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,401 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 12,026 reviews.
When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Leeds. When you arrive in Leeds 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 Gaucho Leeds. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 772 customers.
Locals also recommend Aire Bar, another of the best restaurants in Leeds. Aire Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.
After dinner, visit Miller & Carter Leeds Light to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Leeds, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Pixel Bar Leeds. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Pixel Bar Leeds has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.
The New Conservatory 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 1,055 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 8 – Leeds - departure day
Day 8 – Leeds - departure day
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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 Leeds 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 Leeds and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Leeds at Ox Club before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 376 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Leeds. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!
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