Relaxed 11-Day England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from London to Oxford and Birmingham

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 11-day relaxed road trip in England! London, Kensington, Eton, Salisbury, Oxford, Woodstock, Warwick, Hampton Lucy, Stratford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Balsall Heath, Tividale, Dudley, Whipsnade, and Leavesden await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in England, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in London, 2 nights in Oxford, and 3 nights in Birmingham, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in England.

Your journey starts in London, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 11-day relaxed road trip in England to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in England already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning London Eye and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Buckingham Palace.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this England road trip itinerary for 11 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in England.

If you want to make your 11-day relaxed self-drive tour in England even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in England includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 11 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 11-day relaxed self-drive road trip in England today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • London - Arrival day
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  • Covent Garden
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Your relaxed road trip through England starts when you reach the incredible city of London, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in London and begin your adventure in England.

London is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in London. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in England. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in London, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in London.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in England. Enjoy your first taste of London as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • London
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • British Museum
  • Big Ben
  • lastminute.com London Eye
  • Tower Bridge
  • Tower of London
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about England. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in England and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in London offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in London and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in England!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • London
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Drive 10 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Hyde Park
  • Buckingham Palace
  • St James's Park
  • Oxford Street
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Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in London.

England makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, England also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in England, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in London.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in England.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of London as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in England!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • London
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Science Museum
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Tate Modern
  • Borough Market
  • South Bank
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in London and visit amazing attractions in Kensington and London, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in London, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is South Bank. Allow yourself some time to explore this neighborhood and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to London and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in London offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in London and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in England!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • London
  • Oxford
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Drive 272 km, 4 hours 1 min

  • St George's Chapel
  • Windsor Castle
  • Salisbury Cathedral
  • Stonehenge
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Day 5 of your self-drive tour in England offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Oxford for 2 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in England.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Oxford. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in England.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Oxford, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Oxford’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in England.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Oxford as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in England!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Oxford
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Oxford Botanic Garden
  • Covered Market
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History
  • Blenheim Palace
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Oxford, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Oxford will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Oxford.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in England, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Oxford.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in England.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across England.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Oxford
  • Birmingham
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Drive 145 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Warwick Castle
  • National Trust - Charlecote Park
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • The MAD Museum
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
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On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in England, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Birmingham, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in England.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Birmingham has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Birmingham and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in England!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Birmingham
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Drive 11 km, 39 min

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
  • Cannon Hill Park
  • Jewellery Quarter
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 8 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Birmingham and beyond. With 2 nights left in Birmingham, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Birmingham and your accommodation.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Birmingham. The bars in Birmingham make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in England!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Birmingham
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Drive 49 km, 1 hour 18 min

  • Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, Tividale
  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • Black Country Living Museum
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Birmingham and visit amazing attractions in Tividale and Dudley, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Birmingham, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Birmingham.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Birmingham has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Birmingham and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in England!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Birmingham
  • London
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Drive 211 km, 3 hours 20 min

  • Whipsnade Zoo
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Diagon Alley
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in England will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in England, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

Continue your laid-back road trip in England as you make your way to London. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring the food culture in London offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in England. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in England tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • London - Departure day
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  • Trafalgar Square
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in England is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

When you need a break, visit a cafe and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 11 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 11-day relaxed road trip in England is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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