Cheap 5-Day England Road Trip from Manchester traveling north to Keswick and Leeds

Your exciting road trip through England starts when you reach the incredible city of Manchester, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Manchester and begin your adventure in England.

Manchester is a popular cheap holiday destination in England with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Manchester and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Cathedral Gardens will make your cheap holiday in England truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,029 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Manchester. An excellent example is the popular Fazenda Manchester. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in England is La Sentidos Loca. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 602 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful MyLahore Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,691 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Hawksmoor Manchester is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,765 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Manchester we recommend is Flight Club Manchester, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

Royal Exchange Theatre is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,968 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in England!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across England, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Manchester and end your day in the city of Keswick, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Manchester is the amazing Manchester Art Gallery. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Science and Industry Museum. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 travelers, a visit to this well-known science museum and sightseeing spot in Manchester is likely to make your vacation in England even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 830,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Manchester is the outstanding Heaton Park. This english country house has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,059 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in England, drop by the popular National Trust - Dunham Massey. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,384 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in England. To have the best affordable travel experience in England, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in England unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in England.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Keswick. Keswick is another cheap travel destination in England where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in England can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Keswick that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Keswick is The Cottage In The Wood. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Keswick, Thyme Bistro Keswick is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 172 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Lakes Distillery. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Keswick enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 405 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Keswick’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Castle Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 688 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar eS Keswick. This popular bar in Keswick has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 593 bar-goers.

You can also go to Cafe Bar 26 as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Cafe Bar 26 is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 251 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in England!

Day 3 of your road trip across England offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Leeds and the enchanting South Lakeland, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Leeds and end the day in South Lakeland, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in England will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Leeds is the magnificent Royal Armouries Museum. Around 12,235 visitors have rated this excellent military museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Roundhay Park on this leg of your self-drive tour in England. This attraction is a well-known urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 13,469 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Leeds, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of South Lakeland.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Lake District National Park. This popular site is a valued park in South Lakeland and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 39,643 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across England. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in England. Make your cheap holiday experience in England more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Leeds offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in England. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Leeds offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in England.

MyLahore Leeds is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,685 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Leeds is Bill's Leeds Restaurant, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Leeds offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Leeds. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,548 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Leeds’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Brudenell Social Club is an excellent example of a great bar in Leeds offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,012 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Whitelock's Ale House, another of locals’ go-to bars in Leeds. Whitelock's Ale House is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,044 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Cosy Club is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Leeds. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,636 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through England with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in England!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in England gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of York and end your day in the city of Castleton.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Manchester for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in England.

While you’re in York, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Shambles Market. The fantastic Shambles Market is a popular must-see tourist destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,860 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible York Minster, a well-known church building in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 18,951 travelers.

The top-rated National Railway Museum is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular railway museum and destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 26,320 travelers. Welcoming about 807,591 travelers annually, the unforgettable National Railway Museum is truly one for the books.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in York, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Castleton.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about England. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in England and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Manchester. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Manchester, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Richmond Tea Rooms, one of the best restaurants in Manchester. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,025 customers.

Browns Manchester is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Browns Manchester is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Rain Bar, another well-loved restaurant in Manchester. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in England.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Manchester, Port Street Beer House. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 bar goers.

THE BRITONS PROTECTION is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Manchester, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,777 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Trof Northern Quarter, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across England. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in England!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to England as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Manchester.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in England.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Manchester is the remarkable Alan Turing Memorial. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,417 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Manchester, consider a top-rated restaurant like The Molly House. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,281 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Sam's Chop House. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of England and your fun memories in Manchester.

You’ll then say farewell to Manchester and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in England!