9-Day England Road Trip from London to Basingstoke, Chelmsford, and Norwich and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of London. You’ll stay in London for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

London has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible St James's Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,261 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 London, The Wolseley. The restaurant 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 Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

Locals recommend Hawksmoor Air Street as one of the best restaurants in the city of London. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,216 customers.

London also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of London is The Connaught Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

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

Locals also enjoy The Red Lion, Parliament Street. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in England!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions London has to offer. Cherish the 4 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.

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 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Westminster has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights 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 Buckingham Palace. This attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average 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 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 London Eye. This attraction is a ferris wheel and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 171,401 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 Estiatorio Milos, 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,065 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of London is the popular Simpson's in the Strand. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Artesian is one of the best bars in the city of London for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

Bar Américain 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 697 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in London and embark on a scenic drive to Basingstoke, 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 St George's Chapel, Windsor. This attraction is a castle chapel that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,434 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Windsor Castle. This attraction, a beloved historic house museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 53,263 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Salisbury Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,491 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stonehenge. This tourist attraction and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 51,913 reviews.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 6 of your road trip in England. Today, you'll wake up in Basingstoke and embark on a scenic drive to Chelmsford, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Basingstoke and Westdean 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 National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,520 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Birling Gap 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 Westdean has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Seven Sisters Country Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,217 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Westdean, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Chelmsford. When you arrive in Chelmsford 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 Back Inn Time American Restaurant Chelmsford. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 839 customers.

Locals also recommend Vita Bella, another of the best restaurants in Chelmsford. Vita Bella is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The New London. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 255 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Hawk Battlesbridge Wickford to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Chelmsford, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,160 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Cuckoo. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Cuckoo has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 205 customers.

The Dog & Gun is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 246 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 will take you to the city of Chelmsford and the city of Norwich. You’ll stay in Norwich for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Chelmsford today is Hylands. This excellent attraction is a building that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,868 visitors.

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 Norwich Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Norwich. This popular attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,640 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich, Belgian Monk. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,962 customers.

Locals recommend Turtle Bay Norwich as one of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich. Turtle Bay Norwich is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Norwich is Bill's Norwich Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,617 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Norwich, The Fat Cat. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Cosy Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,273 customers.

Côte is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Norwich. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 958 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip through England is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Norwich and the city of Leavesden. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Norwich is the amazing Norwich Market. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,081 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Eaton Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,795 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 Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in the city of Leavesden for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an exhibition room and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 82,133 visitors.

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

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

Day 9 of your road trip in England is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of London 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.

Big Ben is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in London. This cultural icon and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 61,373 visitors.

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

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