7-Day England road trip from Exeter to Basingstoke and London

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

Exeter has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Belmont Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 624 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 Exeter, Harry's Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 965 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Locals recommend Cosy Club as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,234 customers.

Exeter also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Mill on the Exe. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,756 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Exeter is Rendezvous Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 278 customers.

Locals also enjoy Crocketts. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 247 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Exeter and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Basingstoke. You will stay in Basingstoke for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Exeter is the amazing Underground passages. This attraction is an architectural structure that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 379 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Exeter Historic Guildhall. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 148 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Exeter is the outstanding Exeter Cathedral. This popular anglican or episcopal cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,852 visitors.

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

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 Basingstoke and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Basingstoke and Westminster 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 Basingstoke. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful London Eye. This attraction is a ferris wheel that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 171,401 visitors.

Wave goodbye to London 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 Westminster has to offer.

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.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Westminster, 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 The Wolseley. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,980 customers.

Locals also recommend Burger & Lobster Leicester Square, another of the best restaurants in London. Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Hawksmoor Air Street. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Connaught 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 654 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hawksmoor Seven Dials. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Hawksmoor Seven Dials has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,084 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street 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 3,534 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 4 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 Tower Bridge. This attraction is a bascule bridge and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in London is the spectacular London Bridge. This attraction is a road bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 49,698 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Borough Market. This building has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 95,151 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 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 Cahoots London. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is The Ivy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,597 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.

Rules is another of the most popular bars in the city of London. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,824 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is The Ship & Shovell. The Ship & Shovell has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,465 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Westminster has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Westminster 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 Westminster. 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 Westminster, like the extraordinary Hyde Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126,766 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Westminster is the spectacular Royal Albert Hall. This attraction is a concert hall and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 37,841 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Buckingham Palace. This royal palace has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Westminster.

Your discovery of Westminster does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Westminster 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.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular The Palomar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,537 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of London is Smith & Wollensky. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,343 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Social Eating House 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 1,280 customers.

Old Shades 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 1,047 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of London is American Bar. American Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 667 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of London and the city of Filton. You’ll stay in Exeter for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of London today is Trafalgar Square. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing National Gallery, an outstanding art museum, in the city of London. Around 48,134 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible National Gallery's popularity, more than 6,011,007 people stop by National Gallery to explore it.

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 city, 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 Aerospace Bristol for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Filton. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,621 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter, Nando's Exeter - Princess Hay. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,151 customers.

Locals recommend iFood Thai Taste as one of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter. IFood Thai Taste is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Exeter is The Old Firehouse. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,029 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Exeter, Exeter Phoenix. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Ship Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,415 customers.

Boom Battle Bar Exeter is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Exeter. This bar is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 335 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Exeter 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.

River Exe County Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Exeter. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 134 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Exeter at Zizzi - Exeter before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Last Drop for your last chance at a meal in the city of Exeter. The The Last Drop restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 411 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Stand Off. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers.

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