7-Day England Road Trip from Manchester traveling east to Leicester, London, and Birmingham

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 2 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 7-day vacation in England!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Manchester. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leicester. You’ll stay in Leicester for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Manchester’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Manchester, start your day with a visit to the amazing Manchester Art Gallery. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Science and Industry Museum. This science museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 17,320 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Science and Industry Museum welcomes 830,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Heaton Park to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Heaton Park is an english country house that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,059 visitors.

The lovely National Trust - Dunham Massey is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 10,384 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Manchester has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Leicester. Leicester offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Leicester. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,294 reviews.

The remarkable Bistrot Pierre is another top restaurant in Leicester we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Globe - Pub & Kitchen is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 947 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leicester, the fantastic Turtle Bay Leicester. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,169 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Cosy Club. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,795 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Firebug. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,830 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Leicester and embark on a scenic drive to London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Leicester 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 Leicester. 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 Hyde Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 126,766 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 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 4 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 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 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 5 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 Westminster 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 Westminster is the amazing St James's Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible royal palace, Buckingham Palace. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 164,776 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Westminster 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in England, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Sutton Coldfield. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Manchester. You’ll stay in Manchester for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Sutton Coldfield’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Sutton Coldfield, start your day with a visit to the amazing Sutton Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,874 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Sutton Coldfield has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Manchester. Manchester offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Richmond Tea Rooms. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,025 reviews.

The remarkable Browns Manchester is another top restaurant in Manchester we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Rain Bar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Manchester, the fantastic Port Street Beer House. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,146 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful THE BRITONS PROTECTION. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,777 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Trof Northern Quarter. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in England!

Day 7 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.

Sackville Gardens is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Manchester. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,570 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Manchester at The Molly House before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Manchester. The Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Sam's Chop House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers.

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