London to Manchester Road Trip (via Oxford & Birmingham) 🚗🏰📚
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Travel through history, countryside, and fun-filled attractions on this varied journey from London to Manchester.
London to Manchester Road Trip Itinerary Summary
📍 London 🌆
📍 Windsor Castle 🏰
📍 Oxford 🎓
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare Birthplace) ✍️
📍 Birmingham 🏙️
📍 Lichfield ⛪
📍 Uttoxeter 🐎
📍 Alton Towers 🎢
📍 Thor’s Cave ⛰️
📍 Buxton 💧
📍 Marple 🌿
📍 Manchester 🏙️
Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 205 miles
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
This road trip blends culture, thrills, and nature — perfect for curious minds and adventurous souls alike.
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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?
If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.
I usually use DiscoverCars to compare prices and find the best deals across different rental companies.
👉 It’s really easy to use:
- Compare multiple providers in one place
- Cheaper than booking direct
- Free cancellation on most options
- Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
- They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!
Additional Information & Highlights
📍London
🗺️ Things To Do:
– Visiting the Tower of London and admiring Tower Bridge
– Going to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
– Going on the London Eye
– Exploring Camden and Camden Market
– Going to Notting Hill and Portobello Street
– Discovering street art in Shoreditch
💡 My Top Tip: If you are planning on visiting several paying attractions, it’s worth considering buying a Go City Pass London to save money.
📍Windsor Castle
One of the most famous royal residences in the UK. It’s located in the county of Berkshire, about 25 miles from central London
🎟️ How to book: Tickets are available here (it’s better to book in advance, especially during peak-season)
💡 Good to Know: Windsor Castle is also included in the Go City Pass London but only the afternoon entrance.
📍 Oxford
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon
📍 Birmingham
📍 Lichfield
📍 Alton Towers
📍 Thor’s Cave
📍Buxton
A beautiful spa town in the High Peak of Derbyshire.
🗺️ Things To Do:
– Visit the Pavilion Gardens
– Watch a show at Buxton Opera House
– Drink water from St Anne’s Well
– Go Ape Buxton
– Go to Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
– Visit the Buxton Crescent
🍰 Afternoon Tea: No.6 The Square Tearooms offer a delicious afternoon tea and the venue is very pretty.
📍 Manchester
