9-Day England road trip from Manchester to Birmingham, London, and York

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 3 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 3,980 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, THE BRITONS PROTECTION. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Manchester also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Fazenda Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

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

Locals also enjoy Flight Club Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Manchester has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Manchester 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 Manchester. 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 like the extraordinary Chill Factore. This attraction is an indoor ski slope and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,020 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Manchester, which gets around 830,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Science and Industry Museum. This attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,217 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Heaton Park. This english country house has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,727 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Manchester.

Your discovery of Manchester does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Manchester 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 Browns Manchester, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Manchester is the popular Trof Northern Quarter. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Manchester is Rain Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Port Street Beer House is one of the best bars in the city of Manchester for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Peak Cavern. This attraction is a show cave and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,429 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Peak District National Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,515 visitors.

Chatsworth House is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular english country house, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 19,279 reviews.

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 National Memorial Arboretum for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an arboretum and has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 10,631 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Beacon Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,458 visitors, this park 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 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.

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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 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 11,463 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 8,189 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 Birmingham Cathedral. This church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,993 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This attraction is a non-departmental public body that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,723 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Science Museum. This science museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 57,170 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 2,989,000 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 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 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 114,540 visitors.

Royal Albert Hall is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 31,525 visitors.

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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 49,306 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 148,722 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic British Museum. This national museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 131,855 visitors. British Museum hosts around 5,906,716 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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 Borough Market. This incredible attraction is a building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 73,097 visitors.

London Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 42,254 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Tower of London. Attracting 2,741,126 annual visitors, it's clear that Tower of London is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 86,613 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Tower Bridge. This bascule bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 129,394 visitors.

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 38,457 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!

You’ll stay in York for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Trafalgar Square. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 108,072 visitors.

Around 62,036 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of England, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in England. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an exhibition room and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,070 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of York, House Of The Trembling Madness. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,476 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Valhalla. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Little Italy is a popular bar 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.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!

Day 8 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 York and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Manchester. You will stay in Manchester for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in York is the amazing York Minster. This attraction is a church building that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,286 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, York Shambles. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,082 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the York is the outstanding York Dungeon. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,837 visitors.

The spectacular National Railway Museum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating railway museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,533 visitors. In addition, approximately 807,591 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in York 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 Manchester, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Peaky Blinders Manchester, one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,781 customers.

Locals also recommend Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester is Sam's Chop House. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers.

After dinner, visit THE BRITONS PROTECTION, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Trof Northern Quarter. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Alternatively, Rain Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

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

Day 9 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.

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 Albert's Shed, Castlefield before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend MR THOMAS'S CHOP HOUSE for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The MR THOMAS'S CHOP HOUSE restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,227 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Annies. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 892 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!