9-Day England Road Trip from Manchester traveling east to Cheltenham, London, and Leicester

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 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, 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.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Manchester. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cheltenham. You’ll stay in Cheltenham for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Manchester’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Manchester, start your day with a visit to the amazing Science and Industry Museum. This much-appreciated science museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,217 visitors. Each year, around 830,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Heaton Park. This english country house and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,727 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Manchester has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cheltenham. Cheltenham 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 Sandford Park Alehouse. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 943 reviews.

The remarkable KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar is another top restaurant in Cheltenham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Turtle Bay Cheltenham is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,238 customers.

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 Cheltenham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Cheltenham and Wiltshire 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 Cheltenham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Montpellier Gardens. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,535 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Sandford Parks Lido. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,168 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Cheltenham is the stunning Imperial Gardens. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 669 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Avebury. This attraction is a village that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,879 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 50,355 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Salisbury Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,144 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Wiltshire, 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.

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 3 nights left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Science Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,989,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a science museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 57,170 visitors.

London Eye is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,722 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 73,097 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 42,254 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 Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

Hawksmoor Air Street is another of the best restaurant options in the city of London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Locals enjoy Bill's Soho Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Hawksmoor Seven Dials. 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 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 108,072 visitors.

Buckingham Palace is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148,150 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hyde Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,540 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 Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 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, The Ivy. 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 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 Bridge. This incredible attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 129,394 visitors.

Tower of London is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 86,613 visitors. Tower of London attracts about 2,741,126 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is British Museum. Attracting 5,906,716 annual visitors, it's clear that British Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 131,855 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Madame Tussauds London. This wax museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 62,036 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Regent's Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,840 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 The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 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!

You’ll stay in Leicester for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Cassiobury Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,219 visitors.

Around 79,070 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 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 National Trust - Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,170 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 826 travelers.

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

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

Locals 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.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Leicester and embark on a scenic drive to Manchester, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Leicester and York 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 Abbey Park, Leicester. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,467 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Victoria Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,705 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Leicester is the stunning Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,141 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Railway Museum. This attraction is a railway museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,533 visitors. Around 807,591 people visit National Railway Museum every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible York Minster. This church building and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,286 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated York Shambles. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,082 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in York, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Manchester. When you arrive in Manchester 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 BRITONS PROTECTION. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,777 customers.

After dinner, visit Port Street Beer House to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Manchester, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

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 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 Browns Manchester before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Trof Northern Quarter for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The Trof Northern Quarter restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Rain Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 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!