One-Week England Road Trip from Manchester traveling south to Leicester, London, and Birmingham

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

Manchester has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Cathedral Gardens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,029 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 Manchester, Fazenda Manchester. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester is Hawksmoor Manchester. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

Locals recommend Flight Club Manchester as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

Manchester also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Royal Exchange Theatre. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,968 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Port Street Beer House. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

Locals also enjoy THE BRITONS PROTECTION. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Manchester and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Leicester. You will stay in Leicester for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Manchester is the amazing Manchester Art Gallery. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible science museum, Science and Industry Museum. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Science and Industry Museum welcomes around 830,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Manchester is the outstanding Heaton Park. This popular english country house and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,059 visitors.

The spectacular National Trust - Dunham Massey 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 10,384 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Manchester by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Leicester, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Turtle Bay Leicester, one of the best restaurants in the city of Leicester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

Locals also recommend Cosy Club as one of the best restaurants in the city of Leicester. Cosy Club is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,795 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Leicester is Firebug. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,830 customers.

After dinner, visit The Globe - Pub & Kitchen, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Leicester. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 947 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bodega Cantina | Leicester. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Alternatively, O'Neill'S Leicester is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Leicester. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,160 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful British Museum. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 148,750 visitors. Over 5,906,716 people visit British Museum annually.

Wave goodbye to Camden Town 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 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 Big Ben. This cultural icon and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.

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 The Wolseley. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,980 customers.

Locals also recommend Burger & Lobster Leicester Square, another of the best restaurants in London. Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Hawksmoor Air Street. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Connaught 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 654 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Hawksmoor Seven Dials has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street 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 3,534 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 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions London has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in London by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of London. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of London, like the extraordinary London Eye. This attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in London.

Your discovery of London does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in London on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in England, be sure to eat at Bill's Soho Restaurant, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular Cahoots London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Old Bank of England is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

Rules is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is The Ship & Shovell. The Ship & Shovell has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of London!

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions London has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in London by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of London. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of London, like the extraordinary Borough Market. This attraction is a building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in London is the spectacular London Bridge. This attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Tower Bridge. This bascule bridge has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in London.

Your discovery of London does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in London on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in England, be sure to eat at Berners Tavern, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular The Palomar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is Smith & Wollensky. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,343 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Social Eating House is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,280 customers.

Old Shades is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is American Bar. American Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of London!

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

One of the best places to visit in the city of Westminster is the amazing St James's Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Westminster 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 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in the city of Richmond 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.

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

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.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

After dinner, visit Bacchus Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

Alternatively, The Ivy Temple Row is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Dudley. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Dudley’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dudley, start your day with a visit to the amazing Black Country Living Museum. This much-appreciated living museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

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

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Richmond Tea Rooms. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,025 reviews.

The remarkable Browns Manchester is another top restaurant in Manchester we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Trof Northern Quarter is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Manchester, the fantastic Rain Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Café Beermoth | Craft Beer Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,517 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Peaky Blinders Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,781 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

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

Whitworth Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Manchester. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,627 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Manchester at The Molly House before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Sam's Chop House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers.

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