Two-Week England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Liverpool traveling north to Windermere, York, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, and Manchester

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Explore the best of England on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Liverpool, Windermere, Rydal, Ambleside, Keswick, Dockray, Near Sawrey, York, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Alnwick, Richmondshire, Malham, Leeds, Ingleton, Craven, Manchester, Salford, Urmston, Castleton, and Edensor.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in England. You will spend 3 nights in Liverpool, 2 nights in Windermere, 2 nights in York, 3 nights in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2 nights in Leeds, and 2 nights in Manchester. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in England. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Liverpool, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover England on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in England. Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Lake District National Park are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Liverpool, Windermere, Rydal, Ambleside, Keswick, Dockray, Near Sawrey, York, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Alnwick, Richmondshire, Malham, Leeds, Ingleton, Craven, Manchester, Salford, Urmston, Castleton, and Edensor, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of England. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in England.

Throughout your road trip in England, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in England.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in England fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in England today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Liverpool - Arrival day
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  • Stanley Park & Garden
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Say hello to Liverpool! Your exciting road trip through England is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Liverpool for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in England!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Liverpool
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Drive 4 km, 59 min

  • The Beatles Story
  • Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
  • St George's Hall
  • World Museum
  • Bold Street
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Liverpool. You’ll stay in Liverpool for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in England. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

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

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in England!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Liverpool
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 216 km, 3 hours 59 min

  • The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
  • Windermere
  • Lake District National Park
  • Rydal Cave
  • Stock Ghyll Force
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Windermere, Rydal, and Ambleside. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Windermere, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Windermere, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

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

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in England!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
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Drive 131 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Friars Crag
  • Castlerigg stone circle
  • Aira Force
  • National Trust - Hill Top
  • Grizedale
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On day 4 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Keswick, Dockray, Near Sawrey, and Grizedale. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Windermere, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Windermere's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in England.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • York
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Drive 179 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • York Dungeon
  • Shambles Market
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • York Castle Museum
  • Clifford's Tower, York
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in England, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including York. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in York, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in York. York offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of York's best restaurants.

Say good night to York and look forward to another great day of your road trip in England!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • York
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Drive 4 km, 59 min

  • York city walls
  • York Minster
  • Museum Gardens
  • National Railway Museum York
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You’ll stay in York for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in England. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in York. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in England.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • York
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
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Drive 138 km, 2 hours 16 min

  • Gateshead Millennium Bridge
  • Discovery Museum
  • Tyneside Cinema
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Dive into day 7 of your remarkable road trip in England. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Newcastle upon Tyne, where you'll spend 3 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in York.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Newcastle upon Tyne is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in England!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
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Drive 63 km, 2 hours 6 min

  • Botanic Garden
  • Prebends Bridge
  • Durham Cathedral
  • National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
  • Wharton Park
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On day 8 of your road trip in England, you’ll start and end your day in Newcastle upon Tyne, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 2 nights to spend in Newcastle upon Tyne, there’s no need to rush. Experience Houghall and Durham to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Say good night to Newcastle upon Tyne and look forward to another great day of your road trip in England!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
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Drive 119 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • Bailiffgate Museum
  • The Alnwick Garden
  • Alnwick Castle
  • Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Newcastle upon Tyne, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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 Newcastle upon Tyne, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in England.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Leeds
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Drive 234 km, 4 hours 44 min

  • Richmond Castle
  • Richmond Falls
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Janet's Foss
  • Gordale Scar
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Your itinerary for day 10 of your road trip in England includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Richmondshire and Malham. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Leeds, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Leeds, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Leeds. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in England!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Leeds
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Drive 175 km, 3 hours 34 min

  • Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
  • White Scar Caves
  • Skipton Castle
  • Skipton Market
  • Skipton Boat Trips
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Wake up to day 11 of your road trip in England. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Ingleton and Craven. With 1 night to stay in Leeds, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

Leeds is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Leeds.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in England!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Leeds
  • Manchester
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Drive 74 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Heaton Park
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Manchester Cathedral
  • Science and Industry Museum
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On day 12 of your road trip in England, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Manchester are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Manchester, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Manchester. Manchester offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Manchester. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in England.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Manchester
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Drive 23 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • Manchester Art Gallery
  • Manchester Museum
  • The Lowry
  • Trafford Palazzo
  • Northern Quarter
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On day 13 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Manchester, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Manchester, Salford, and Urmston.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Manchester. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in England!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Manchester
  • Liverpool
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Drive 187 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • National Trust - Dark Peak
  • Blue John Cavern
  • Peak Cavern
  • Peveril Castle
  • Chatsworth House
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in England. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Castleton and Edensor. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Liverpool, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Liverpool. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Liverpool's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Head back to your accommodation in Liverpool and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in England.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Liverpool - Departure day
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  • The Liverpool Waterfront
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Day 15 of your road trip in England is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in England!

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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.
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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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