10-Day England road trip from Manchester to Birmingham, London, and Leicester

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Manchester has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Cathedral Gardens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,029 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 Manchester, Fazenda Manchester. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester is La Sentidos Loca. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 602 customers.

Locals recommend MyLahore Manchester as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Manchester also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Hawksmoor Manchester. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Manchester is Flight Club Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,658 customers.

Locals also enjoy Royal Exchange Theatre. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,968 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Manchester has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Manchester 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester, like the extraordinary National Trust - Dunham Massey. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,384 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Manchester is the spectacular Trafford Palazzo. This attraction is a shopping mall and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,534 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Science and Industry Museum. This science museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 visitors. Up to 830,000 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Manchester Art Gallery is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Manchester. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Heaton Park. Heaton Park is an english country house and popular attraction in Manchester. More than 14,059 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Manchester does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Manchester 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 Richmond Tea Rooms, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,025 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Manchester is the popular Browns Manchester. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Manchester is Rain Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Port Street Beer House is one of the best bars in the city of Manchester for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

THE BRITONS PROTECTION is another of the most popular bars in the city of Manchester. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Manchester is Trof Northern Quarter. Trof Northern Quarter has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Sutton Coldfield and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Birmingham. You will stay in Birmingham for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Sutton Coldfield is the amazing Sutton Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,874 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Sutton Coldfield 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 Birmingham, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Adam's Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Birmingham is Simpsons Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 613 customers.

After dinner, visit The Canal House Bar & Restaurant, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Alternatively, The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip through England is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Westminster and the city of London. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Westminster is the amazing Buckingham Palace. This attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Westminster is another excellent way to spend your new day in England. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of England’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to England’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of England’s scenic spots.

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

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of London is the outstanding Buckingham Palace. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors, this royal palace deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular National Gallery. Hosting around 6,011,007 visitors every year, National Gallery is one of the best places to visit in London. This attraction, a stunning art museum, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 48,134 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Trafalgar Square. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 121,847 travelers, this is one attraction many highly recommend.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Paladar, one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 866 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of London is Dishoom Kensington. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,125 customers.

After dinner, visit Scarfes Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Alternatively, BOXPARK Croydon is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,643 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tower Bridge. This incredible attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 151,949 visitors.

The Shard is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of London. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 38,101 visitors.

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

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding London Bridge. This road bridge and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Bill's Soho Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,178 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Cahoots London, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Hawksmoor Air Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of Westminster. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Royal Albert Hall. This incredible attraction is a concert hall and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 37,841 visitors.

Kensington Gardens is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Westminster. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,166 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Westminster is Hyde Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Hawksmoor Borough. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Rules, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of London. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cahoots London. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

The Ivy is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in London, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in London.

Today you'll explore the city of London. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is London Eye. This incredible attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 171,401 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in England to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of London.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of London, like Berners Tavern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,817 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of London, The Old Bank of England. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,562 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Spaniards Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers.

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie is another of the best bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,416 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through England!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in London and embark on a scenic drive to Leicester, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 London. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful British Museum. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 148,750 visitors. Over 5,906,716 people visit British Museum annually.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable St James's Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,261 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Leicester. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,294 customers.

Locals also recommend Bistrot Pierre, another of the best restaurants in Leicester. Bistrot Pierre is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Globe - Pub & Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 947 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Turtle Bay Leicester to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Leicester, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cosy Club. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cosy Club has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,795 customers.

Firebug 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 1,830 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 9 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Leicester and embark on a scenic drive to Manchester, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Leicester and Lichfield 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 Leicester. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Memorial Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 12,026 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Alrewas 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 Lichfield has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Beacon Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,774 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lichfield, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Manchester. When you arrive in Manchester 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 The Molly House. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,286 customers.

Locals also recommend Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Manchester. Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Sam's Chop House. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Rain Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Manchester, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Café Beermoth | Craft Beer Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Café Beermoth | Craft Beer Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,517 customers.

Peaky Blinders Manchester 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 1,781 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 10 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Manchester 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.

Alan Turing Memorial is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Manchester. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,417 visitors.

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

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