10-Day England Road Trip from Bristol traveling east to Nottingham, Preston, Birmingham, and London

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bristol. You’ll stay in Bristol for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bristol has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,318 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, Moltobuono!59. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Locals recommend Catch22 Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

Bristol also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Bravas. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bristol is Small Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Locals also enjoy Botanist Bristol. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,047 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in England!

Day 2 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Bristol and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Nottingham. You will stay in Nottingham for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bristol is the amazing Bristol Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,282 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible aquarium, Bristol Aquarium. With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,180 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Bristol is the outstanding Brunel's SS Great Britain. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,847 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Bristol by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in England. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Nottingham, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Yamas Meze & Tapas, one of the best restaurants in the city of Nottingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,696 customers.

Locals also recommend Iberico World Tapas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Nottingham. Iberico World Tapas is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Nottingham is The Alchemist Nottingham. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,618 customers.

After dinner, visit Cosy Club, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Nottingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like 400 Rabbits. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers.

Alternatively, Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nottingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,844 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Nottingham and embark on a scenic drive to Preston, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nottingham before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Nottingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Smiler. This attraction is a steel roller coaster that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,308 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Oblivion. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,795 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Bistrot Pierre. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,124 customers.

Locals also recommend Angelo's, another of the best restaurants in Preston. Angelo's is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 758 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at We Don't Give a Fork. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 611 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Turtle Bay Preston to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Preston, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,728 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Cafe Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Cafe Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

Black Horse is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Preston and embark on a scenic drive to Birmingham, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Preston before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Preston. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Blackpool Tower Dungeon. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,000 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Blackpool Tower. This attraction, a beloved observation tower, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,177 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Adam's Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 798 customers.

Locals also recommend Purnells, another of the best restaurants in Birmingham. Purnells is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Simpsons Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 613 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Birmingham, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bacchus Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Bacchus Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham and London before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Birmingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Buckingham Palace. This attraction is a royal palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 164,776 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible St James's Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,261 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Westminster and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of London has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Regent's Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 44,079 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Madame Tussauds London. This wax museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 71,843 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Buckingham Palace. This royal palace and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

The lovely St James's Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 55,261 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in London, it's time to continue your drive to the city of London. When you arrive in London you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Paladar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 866 customers.

Locals also recommend The Wolseley, another of the best restaurants in London. The Wolseley is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,980 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dishoom Kensington. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in London, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Connaught Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Connaught Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

BOXPARK Croydon is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in England, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Camden Town has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Camden Town by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Camden Town. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Camden Town, like the extraordinary British Museum. This attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148,750 visitors. British Museum gets around 5,906,716 visitors every year.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Camden Town.

Your discovery of Camden Town does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Camden Town on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in England, be sure to eat at Bill's Soho Restaurant, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is Cahoots London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

Hawksmoor Air Street is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is Hawksmoor Seven Dials. Hawksmoor Seven Dials has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of London!

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions London has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in London by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of London. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of London, like the extraordinary London Bridge. This attraction is a road bridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in London is the spectacular Borough Market. This attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing The Shard. This skyscraper has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 38,101 visitors.

Tower Bridge is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This bascule bridge is a popular destination among visitors in London. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of London does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in London on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in England, be sure to eat at Hawksmoor Borough, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular The Ivy Kensington Brasserie. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,416 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is Rules. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Red Lion, Parliament Street is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Cahoots London is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is The Ivy. The Ivy has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of London!

Day 8 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions London has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in London by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of London. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of London, like the extraordinary London Eye. This attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in London.

Your discovery of London does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in London on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in England, be sure to eat at Berners Tavern, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Old Bank of England is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

The Spaniards Inn is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is The Ivy Kensington Brasserie. The Ivy Kensington Brasserie has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,416 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of London!

Day 9 of your road trip will take you to the city of Kensington and the city of Richmond. You’ll stay in Bristol for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Kensington today is Science Museum. This excellent attraction is a science museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 65,368 visitors. Each year, Science Museum attracts over 2,989,000 local and international travelers.

To experience the local culture, see more of England, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in England. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Richmond. This popular attraction is a non-departmental public body and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45,021 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bristol.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol, The Strawberry Thief. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Locals recommend The Wellington as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol. The Wellington is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bristol is Hotel du Vin Bristol. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Bristol, The Milk Thistle. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Hyde & Co. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 287 customers.

The Clockwork Rose is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Bristol. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through England with a toast!

Day 10 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bristol before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Queen Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bristol. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,600 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bristol and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in England.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bristol at Pieminister before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 740 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Kensington Arms for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bristol. The The Kensington Arms restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 437 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Eatchu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 296 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bristol. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in England!