9-Day England road trip from Leeds to Birmingham and London
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 9-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 2 nights in Leeds, 2 nights in Birmingham, and 4 nights in London, 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, Birmingham, and London. We'll help you experience the best 9 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, Birmingham, and London, 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 8 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 8 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 2 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 9-day vacation in England!
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Day 2 – Birmingham
Day 2 – Birmingham
- Leeds
- Birmingham
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Drive 240 km, 3 hours 29 min
- Roundhay Park
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Eureka! The National Children's Museum
- The Piece Hall
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Birmingham. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 2 nights.
This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,469 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Royal Armouries Museum. This military museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,235 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Eureka! The National Children's Museum to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Eureka! The National Children's Museum is a children's museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,696 visitors.
Birmingham 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 Adam's Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 798 reviews.
The remarkable Purnells is another top restaurant in Birmingham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Birmingham, the fantastic The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bacchus Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!
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Day 3 – Birmingham
Day 3 – Birmingham
- Birmingham
- Coventry
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Drive 134 km, 3 hours 14 min
- Sutton Park
- Black Country Living Museum
- Cadbury World
- Cannon Hill Park
- War Memorial Park
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You still have 1 night left in Birmingham.
One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Sutton Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,874 visitors.
Black Country Living Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Cannon Hill Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding War Memorial Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,436 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 Birmingham.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham, like Grand Central Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,311 customers.
La Galleria is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham, The Ivy Temple Row. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,018 customers.
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is another of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,772 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 4 – London
Day 4 – London
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Drive 245 km, 3 hours 33 min
- The Jephson Gardens
- St Nicholas' Park
- Warwick Castle
- Stratford Butterfly Farm
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Day 4 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in London for 4 nights. 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 5,474 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible park, St. Nicholas' Park. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,008 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,167 visitors.
The spectacular Stratford Butterfly Farm is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating butterfly house and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,018 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Shakespeare's Birthplace. This attraction is a popular birth house that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,156 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 London, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
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 5 – London
Day 5 – London
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Drive 15 km, 59 min
- Hyde Park
- Science Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
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You still have 3 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!
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Day 6 – London
Day 6 – London
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Drive 9 km, 44 min
- Trafalgar Square
- National Gallery
- British Museum
- Madame Tussauds London
- Regent's Park
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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 Madame Tussauds London. This amazing attraction is a wax museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 71,843 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Regent's Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 44,079 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 7 – London
Day 7 – London
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Drive 42 km, 2 hours
- Tower of London
- Tower Bridge
- Borough Market
- London Bridge
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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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 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 Berners Tavern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Old Bank of England. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!
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Day 8 – Leeds
Day 8 – Leeds
- St Albans
- Leeds
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Drive 332 km, 4 hours 36 min
- Cassiobury Park
- Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban
- Verulamium Park
- More
Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leeds. You’ll stay in Leeds for 1 night.
This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,300 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. This exhibition room and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 82,133 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular St Albans Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular St Albans Cathedral is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,299 visitors.
The lovely Verulamium Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,727 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Leeds 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 Miller & Carter Leeds Light. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,097 reviews.
The remarkable The New Conservatory is another top restaurant in Leeds we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,055 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leeds, the fantastic North Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,002 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,196 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Ivy Victoria Quarter Leeds. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,172 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!
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Day 9 – Leeds - departure day
Day 9 – Leeds - departure day
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Day 9 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 Gaucho Leeds before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Aire Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Leeds. The Aire Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 563 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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