9-Day England Road Trip around Exeter to Bristol

Exeter has many popular destinations you can explore.

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, Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is Cosy Club. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

Exeter also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in England!

You still have 5 nights left in Exeter.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Dartmoor National Park. This incredible attraction is a national park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14,736 visitors.

Exeter Cathedral is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,677 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is The Donkey Sanctuary. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,567 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Seaton Tramway. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,356 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,486 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Exeter.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like iFood Thai Taste. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

Rendezvous Wine Bar is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Exeter. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Crocketts. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ship Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,415 customers.

Boom Battle Bar Exeter is another of the best bars in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.

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

You still have 4 nights left in Exeter.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tintagel Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,920 visitors.

Bodmin Jail Attraction is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,412 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is National Trust - Lanhydrock. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,928 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Exeter.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like The Last Drop. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.

The Stand Off is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Exeter. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Doctor Inks Curiosities. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

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

You still have 3 nights left in Exeter.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Trebah Garden. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,399 visitors.

National Trust - Trelissick Garden is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,527 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is The Roseland Heritage Coast. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,342 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Lost Gardens of Heligan. This botanical garden and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,134 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Exeter.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, like Coolings Gandy Street. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Exeter is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Exeter. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 114 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Henry's Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 220 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Lucombe Oak. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 198 customers.

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

You still have 2 nights left in Exeter.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cornish Seal Sanctuary. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,727 visitors.

National Trust - Lizard Point is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,706 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Porthleven Harbour. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,860 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 Exeter.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Exeter, Pig & Pickle Micropub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 154 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like CUCKOO Taproom and Bottleshop. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 116 customers.

BrewDog Exeter is another of the best bars in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 172 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Bristol. You’ll stay in Bristol for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Exeter’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Exeter, start your day with a visit to the amazing Royal Victoria Park, Bath. This much-appreciated botanical garden and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,476 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Bath Abbey. This parish church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,263 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Pulteney Bridge to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Pulteney Bridge is a road bridge that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,674 visitors.

The lovely Roman Baths is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 30,897 visitors have left this thermae average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Thermae Bath Spa. This attraction is a spa rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,371 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Exeter has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bristol. Bristol 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 Moltobuono!59. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 877 reviews.

The remarkable Bravas is another top restaurant in Bristol we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Mugshot Restaurants Bristol is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bristol, the fantastic Small Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Botanist Bristol. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

You still have 1 night left in Bristol.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Brunel's SS Great Britain. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,644 visitors.

Clifton Suspension Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,954 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 Bristol.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, like Small Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Botanist Bristol is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Locals enjoy Catch22 Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bristol. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bristol, The Milk Thistle. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Strawberry Thief. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Double Barrel Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol. This attraction is a tourist attraction that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 50,355 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Salisbury Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved anglican or episcopal cathedral, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,144 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable The Tank Museum. This attraction is a military museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,904 visitors.

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!

Day 9 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.

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

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