One-Week England Road Trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham, London, and York

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

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, Peace & Loaf restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is Fat Hippo Newcastle. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Locals recommend Babucho as one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

Newcastle upon Tyne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is 21. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Newcastle. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,428 customers.

Locals also enjoy Miller & Carter Newcastle. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,682 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 Nottingham. You’ll stay in Nottingham for 1 night.

This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,375 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Alnwick Castle. This house museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,626 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Trust - Cragside to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Trust - Cragside is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,173 visitors.

The lovely National Trust - Wallington is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,754 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Nottingham 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 Yamas Meze & Tapas. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,696 reviews.

The remarkable Iberico World Tapas is another top restaurant in Nottingham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Alchemist Nottingham is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,618 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Nottingham, the fantastic Cosy Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful 400 Rabbits. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Pit & Pendulum. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,501 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Robin Hood Statue. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,728 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nottingham is the stunning National Justice Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,334 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 British Museum. This national museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 visitors. Approximately 5,906,716 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Trafalgar Square is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 121,847 visitors have left this square an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 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!

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 126,766 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 Buckingham Palace. This amazing attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 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!

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 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 101,481 visitors.

Tower Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 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 95,151 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 49,698 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 45,021 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!

Day 6 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in York for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,300 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible exhibition room, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 82,133 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 York, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rustique, one of the best restaurants in the city of York. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,000 customers.

Locals also recommend The Cut & Craft as one of the best restaurants in the city of York. The Cut & Craft is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of York is The Ivy St Helen's Square York. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,879 customers.

After dinner, visit House Of The Trembling Madness, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of York. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,476 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Valhalla. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Alternatively, Little Italy is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of York. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,037 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 York. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Newcastle upon Tyne. You’ll stay in Newcastle upon Tyne for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of York’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of York, start your day with a visit to the amazing York Minster. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,951 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating York Museum Gardens. This botanical garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,863 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Railway Museum to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular National Railway Museum is a railway museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,320 visitors. Every year, around 807,591 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that York has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Blackfriars Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,310 reviews.

The remarkable Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle is another top restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Broad Chare is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,061 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Newcastle upon Tyne, the fantastic Babucho. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Turtle Bay Newcastle. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,405 customers.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne at wagamama newcastle before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 997 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gusto Italian for your last chance at a meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gusto Italian restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 927 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The French Quarter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 565 customers.

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