5-Day England Road Trip from Norwich traveling west to Cambridge

Photo of historic town houses on Quay Side in the city of Norwich in Norfolk.
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through England.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in England. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Norwich and 1 night in Cambridge, experiencing the ultimate road trip in England. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Norwich and Cambridge. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in England you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Norwich, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in England, including the stunning Norwich Market and Norwich Cathedral.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in England. From the magnificent Fitzwilliam Museum to the breathtaking Cromer and Great Yarmouth, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Sandringham House and learn more about the unique Imperial War Museum Duxford to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Norwich and Cambridge, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of England. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in England.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in England. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through England.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in England.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything England has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of England. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in England extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

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

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of historic town houses at night on Quay Side in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.Norwich / 3 nights
Photo of beautiful view of the city and university of Cambridge, United Kingdom.Cambridge / 1 night

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Attractions

Aerial view of Imperial War Museum Duxford during Autumn Air Show in Duxford, UKImperial War Museum Duxford
Photo of the aerial view of Great Yarmouth with beach, a resort town on the east coast of England.Great Yarmouth
Photo of Sandringham House is a country house in the parish of Sandringham, Norfolk, England.Sandringham House
Photo of the colourful rooftops on Norwich Market, UK.Norwich Market
Photo of aerial view of Cromer town with beach view from the rooftop of the Cromer Palish Church, UK.Cromer
Photo of Fitzwilliam Museum located on Trumpington Street in Cambridge, UK.The Fitzwilliam Museum
Photo of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, England.Cambridge University Botanic Garden
National Trust - Wimpole Estate
Photo of aerial view of the most famous place in Norwich, The Norwich Cathedral on a sunny day at Nowich, Norfolk, England.Norwich Cathedral
Photo of Parker's piece that is large park in Cambridge, England, under blue evening sky, UK.Parker's Piece
Ferry Meadows in Nene Park, Orton Waterville, City of Peterborough, East of England, England, United KingdomFerry Meadows in Nene Park
Photo of the present Blickling Hall was built in the 17th century on the site of an earlier dwelling where Anne Boleyn, (mother of Elizabeth the first) was born, UK.Blickling Hall
Photo of Brown cattle grazing on the marshes at Holkham National Nature Reserve in the United Kingdom.Holkham National Nature Reserve
Photo of North Norfolk Railway Museum ,Sheringham, UK.North Norfolk Railway Museum
Photo of Eaton Park, Norwich, UK.Eaton Park
Hippodrome Circus
Whitlingham Country Park, Trowse with Newton, South Norfolk, Norfolk, East of England, England, United KingdomWhitlingham Country Park

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Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Norwich and Norfolk - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Norwich and Norfolk - arrival day

  • Norwich - Arrival day
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  • Eaton Park
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Norwich has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Eaton Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,741 visitors.

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 Norwich, Belgian Monk. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,962 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich is Turtle Bay Norwich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

Locals recommend Bill's Norwich Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,617 customers.

Norwich also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Norwich is The Fat Cat. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in England!

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Day 2 – Norfolk and Norwich

Day 2

Day 2 – Norfolk and Norwich

  • Norwich
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Drive 159 km, 3 hours 8 min

  • North Norfolk Railway Museum
  • Cromer
  • Norwich Cathedral
  • Hippodrome Circus
  • Great Yarmouth
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You still have 2 nights left in Norwich.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is North Norfolk Railway Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,197 visitors.

Cromer is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,061 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Norwich Cathedral. This amazing attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,450 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hippodrome Circus. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,428 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Great Yarmouth. This town is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,910 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 Norwich.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich, like Cosy Club. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,273 customers.

Côte is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Norwich. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 958 customers.

Locals enjoy Namaste Village Norwich, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Norwich. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Norwich, Adam and Eve. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 949 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Norfolk, Peterborough, and Cambridge

Day 3

Day 3 – Norfolk, Peterborough, and Cambridge

  • Norwich
  • Cambridge
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Drive 228 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Norwich Market
  • Blickling Hall
  • Holkham National Nature Reserve
  • Sandringham House
  • Ferry Meadows in Nene Park
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Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Norwich Market. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,837 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Blickling Hall. This house museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,493 visitors.

Holkham National Nature Reserve is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular nature reserve, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 4,223 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Sandringham House. This attraction is an amazing english country house and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,906 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Norwich 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 Ferry Meadows in Nene Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,436 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bread & Meat, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cambridge. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

Locals also recommend The Cambridge Blue as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cambridge. The Cambridge Blue is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,793 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cambridge is Pint Shop. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,468 customers.

After dinner, visit Eagle, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cambridge. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,015 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Norwich

Day 4

Day 4 – Norwich

  • Cambridge
  • Norwich
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Drive 149 km, 2 hours 19 min

  • Parker's Piece
  • Cambridge University Botanic Garden
  • The Fitzwilliam Museum
  • National Trust - Wimpole Estate
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford
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Day 4 of your road trip through England gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Norwich for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Norwich is the amazing Parker's Piece. This attraction is a sport venue that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,887 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible botanical garden, Cambridge University Botanic Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,089 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Norwich is the outstanding Fitzwilliam Museum. This popular art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,509 visitors.

The spectacular National Trust - Wimpole Estate is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,075 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Imperial War Museum Duxford. This attraction is a popular military museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,759 visitors. Imperial War Museum Duxford hosts around 394,053 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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 Norwich, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Frank's Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 729 customers.

Locals also recommend Benedicts as one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich. Benedicts is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 375 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich is Blue Joanna. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 353 customers.

After dinner, visit The Reindeer, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Norwich. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 567 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Last Pub Standing. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 569 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Norwich and Norfolk - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Norwich and Norfolk - departure day

  • Norwich - Departure day
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  • Whitlingham Country Park
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Day 5 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Norwich 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.

Whitlingham Country Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Norwich. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,131 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Norwich at Goulash House before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 238 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Woolf & Social for your last chance at a meal in the city of Norwich. The Woolf & Social restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 228 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Grosvenor Fish Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,142 customers.

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

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