7-Day England road trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham, London, and Birmingham

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

Newcastle upon Tyne has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne, Peace & Loaf restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is Fat Hippo Newcastle. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Locals recommend Babucho as one of the best restaurants in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

Newcastle upon Tyne also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is 21. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Newcastle. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,428 customers.

Locals also enjoy Miller & Carter Newcastle. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,682 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 will stay in Nottingham for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,375 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible house museum, Alnwick Castle. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,626 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,173 visitors.

The spectacular National Trust - Wallington is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,754 visitors.

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, Pit & Pendulum is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Nottingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,872 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 London, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Nottingham 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 Nottingham. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Arboretum. This attraction is an arboretum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,501 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Robin Hood Statue. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,728 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Nottingham is the stunning National Justice Museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,334 visitors.

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.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Science Museum. This science museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 65,368 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 2,989,000 yearly visitors.

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 Big Ben is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 61,373 visitors have left this cultural icon an average rating of 4.5 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 Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,454 customers.

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.

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!

You still have 1 night left in London.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Tower of London. As one of the top sights in the area, around 2,741,126 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101,481 visitors.

Tower Bridge is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,949 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit 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 Eye. This ferris wheel and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This non-departmental public body is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 45,021 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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Birmingham. You’ll stay in Birmingham for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of London’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of London, start your day with a visit to the amazing Trafalgar Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 121,847 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating British Museum. This national museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 148,750 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Madame Tussauds London to make the most of your road trip across England. The spectacular Madame Tussauds London is a wax museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 71,843 visitors.

The lovely Regent's Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 44,079 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that London has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Birmingham. Birmingham 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 Adam's Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 798 reviews.

The remarkable Purnells is another top restaurant in Birmingham we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Birmingham, the fantastic The Canal House Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bacchus Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,002 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 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Birmingham and embark on a scenic drive to Newcastle upon Tyne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Birmingham and Staffordshire 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 National Sea Life Centre. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 12,832 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,255 visitors. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery welcomes around 856,000 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Birmingham is the stunning National Motorcycle Museum. This national museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,922 visitors. Approximately 250,000 travelers come to Birmingham every year to see this fascinating attraction.

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.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible National Memorial Arboretum. This arboretum and attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 12,026 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Branston Water Park. This local nature reserve and travel destination is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,132 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Staffordshire, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. When you arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Blackfriars Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,310 customers.

Locals also recommend Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle, another of the best restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne. Zaap Thai Street Food Newcastle is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Broad Chare. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,061 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Babucho to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,509 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Turtle Bay Newcastle. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Turtle Bay Newcastle has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,405 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 7 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne at wagamama newcastle before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 997 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Gusto Italian for your last chance at a meal in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gusto Italian restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 927 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The French Quarter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 565 customers.

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