Two-Week Relaxed England Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Norwich to Nottingham, Birmingham, and London

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 15-day relaxed road trip in England! Norwich, Nottingham, Edensor, Alrewas, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Balsall Heath, Stirchley, Coventry, Dudley, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, Eton, London, Greenwich, Brentford, Kensington, Watford, 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 2 nights in Norwich, 1 night in Nottingham, 5 nights in Birmingham, and 6 nights in London, 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 Norwich, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-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 15 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 15-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 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 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 15-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

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

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

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.

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Norwich
  • Nottingham
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Drive 204 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Norwich Market
  • The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
  • Norwich Cathedral
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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 Nottingham, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Nottingham. 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 Nottingham, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Nottingham. 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 to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in England!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Nottingham
  • Birmingham
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Drive 217 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Peak District National Park
  • Chatsworth House
  • National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
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Day 3 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Birmingham
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Drive 1 km, 19 min

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
  • Jewellery Quarter
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Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across England by joining a traveler-approved tour in Norwich. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Norwich that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in England more memorable.

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.

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

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in England!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Birmingham
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Drive 53 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Sutton Park
  • Cannon Hill Park
  • Cadbury World
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Birmingham and visit amazing attractions in Sutton Coldfield, 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.

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.

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.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Birmingham
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Drive 73 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • War Memorial Park
  • Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
  • Coventry Cathedral
  • Coventry Transport Museum
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On day 6 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.

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

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.

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

Toast to another amazing day in England!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Birmingham
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Drive 48 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • Dudley Zoo and Castle
  • Black Country Living Museum
  • Dudley Canal and Caverns
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 7 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.

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.

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Birmingham
  • London
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Drive 244 km, 3 hours 45 min

  • Stratford Butterfly Farm
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
  • Warwick Castle
  • Windsor Castle
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On day 8 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.

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.

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 London, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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 London. The bars in London 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

  • London
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Buckingham Palace
  • St James's Park
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben
  • lastminute.com London Eye
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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.

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’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 10

Day 10

  • London
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Drive 35 km, 2 hours 16 min

  • Regent's Park
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • Greenwich Park
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip in England, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in London and visit amazing attractions in London and Greenwich, just outside the city. You still have 4 nights left in London, 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 London 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 London.

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.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical London!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • London
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Drive 3 km, 34 min

  • National Gallery
  • Trafalgar Square
  • British Museum
  • Oxford Street
  • Covent Garden
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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 new places makes you hungry. Luckily, London 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.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • London
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Drive 10 km, 55 min

  • London Bridge
  • The Shard
  • Borough Market
  • Tate Modern
  • South Bank
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On day 12 of your relaxed road trip across England, you’ll explore the area around London, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of London will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of England.

Set aside time today to explore South Bank, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • London
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Drive 31 km, 1 hour 44 min

  • Kew Gardens
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Science Museum
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Hyde Park
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Your relaxed road trip in England continues on day 13 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know England better by exploring the top attractions of London and beyond. With 1 night left in London, 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 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.

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.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across England.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • London
  • Norwich
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 22 min

  • Cassiobury Park
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Diagon Alley
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Day 14 of your easy, relaxed road trip through England lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Norwich, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Norwich on this laid-back road trip through England. You'll stay here for 1 night.

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 Norwich.

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Norwich - Departure day
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  • Pull's Ferry
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Day 15 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 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-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.
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