Relaxed 13-Day England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Leeds to Manchester and Birmingham

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Embark on this 13-day relaxed road trip in England, as Leeds, West Bretton, Halifax, Manchester, Bury, Wythenshawe, Wigan, Urmston, Stretford, Salford, Alton, Birmingham, Tividale, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Balsall Heath, Stirchley, West Bromwich, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Edensor, and Auckley welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in England, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 2 nights in Leeds, 5 nights in Manchester, and 5 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 Leeds, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 13-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 Alton Towers Resort and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Peak District National Park.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this England road trip itinerary for 13 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 13-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 12 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 13 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 13-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

  • Leeds - Arrival day
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  • Park Square
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Your relaxed road trip through England starts when you reach the incredible city of Leeds, where you'll stay for 1 night. You'll pick up your rental car in Leeds and begin your adventure in England.

Leeds 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.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Leeds. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

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 Leeds, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Leeds
  • Manchester
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Drive 128 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Royal Armouries Leeds
  • Roundhay Park
  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park
  • The Piece Hall
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Day 2 of your relaxed road trip across England offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Manchester, where you’ll stay for 5 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Manchester. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

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 Manchester, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Manchester 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

  • Manchester
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Drive 37 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Bury Bolton Street Station, East Lancashire Railway
  • Heaton Park
  • People's History Museum
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • Castlefield
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Manchester, where you’ll be staying for another 4 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Manchester will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

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

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 Manchester.

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 Manchester. The bars in Manchester make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Manchester 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

  • Manchester
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Drive 62 km, 1 hour 54 min

  • National Trust - Dunham Massey
  • Wythenshawe Park and Gardens
  • Fletcher Moss Park
  • Manchester Museum
  • Whitworth Art Gallery
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 4 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Manchester and beyond. With 3 nights left in Manchester, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

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.

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

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Manchester
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Drive 82 km, 2 hours

  • Haigh Woodland Park
  • Chill Factore
  • Trafford Palazzo
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
  • Longford Park
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Manchester and visit amazing attractions in Wigan, Urmston, and Stretford, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Manchester, 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 for the day, you’ll return to Manchester and your accommodation.

Exploring the food culture in Manchester 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.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Manchester.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Manchester
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Drive 11 km, 53 min

  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Manchester Cathedral
  • The Lowry
  • Northern Quarter
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Manchester, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Manchester will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Manchester has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of 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 7

Day 7

  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
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Drive 154 km, 3 hours 10 min

  • Alton Towers Resort
  • The Smiler
  • Oblivion
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Day 7 of your leisurely self-drive tour in England offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 5 nights.

You'll be staying in Birmingham on this laid-back road trip through England. You'll stay here for 5 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Birmingham 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 Birmingham and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

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 8

Day 8

  • Birmingham
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Drive 58 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, Tividale
  • Black Country Living Museum
  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • West Park
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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 4 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.

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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in England.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in England!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Birmingham
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Drive 19 km, 46 min

  • Cannon Hill Park
  • Cadbury World
  • Jewellery Quarter
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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 Balsall Heath and Stirchley, just outside the city. You still have 3 nights 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.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of England. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Birmingham, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Birmingham. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Birmingham
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Drive 93 km, 2 hours 19 min

  • Sandwell Valley Country Park
  • Dartmouth Park
  • War Memorial Park
  • Coventry Cathedral
  • Coventry Transport Museum
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around Birmingham, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Birmingham will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

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

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 Birmingham.

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

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in England!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Birmingham
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Drive 46 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Sutton Park
  • Walsall Arboretum
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 11 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of Birmingham and beyond. With 1 night 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 the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Birmingham.

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.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Birmingham
  • Leeds
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Drive 293 km, 4 hours 21 min

  • Chatsworth House
  • Peak District National Park
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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Day 12 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 Leeds. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

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 Leeds.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Leeds - Departure day
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  • Tick Tock Unlock - Leeds Live Escape Rooms
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Day 13 of your relaxed road trip in England is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 13 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 13-day relaxed road trip in England is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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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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