A road trip through autumnal England - experience the magic of golden landscapes, picturesque coastlines and charmingly enchanted villages. Autumn unfolds England's beauty in warm colors, while you feel the freedom on lonely roads and collect unforgettable moments.
Day 1: Winchester - historic capital in autumnal splendor
Your road trip begins in Winchester, the former capital of England and one of the country's most historic cities. The city glows in warm tones in the fall, and the golden yellow leaves of the trees along the River Itchen give Winchester a picturesque atmosphere. Start your day with a visit to the impressive Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. A walk through the old town, past the half-timbered houses and through the autumnal St. Giles Hill Park, offers beautiful views over the city.
Recommended activities:
- Visit Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College
- Walk along the River Itchen and through the Abbey Gardens
- Visit to the historic Great Hall with King Arthur's Round Table
Day 2: Oxford - The university city in golden autumn
After a 1.5-hour drive, you reach Oxford, one of the most famous university cities in the world. Especially in autumn, when the leaves bathe the old college buildings in warm colors, the city unfolds its charm. Start the day with a stroll through the historic colleges, visit the Bodleian Library and explore the Radcliffe Camera. For Harry Potter fans, a visit to Christ Church College, whose dining hall was used as a model for the films, is well worthwhile. In the afternoon, enjoy tea in one of the traditional cafés or explore the stunning autumnal gardens of the Oxford Botanic Garden.
Recommended activities:
- Boat trip on the River Cherwell
- Visit the Ashmolean Museum
- Pub visit to “The Eagle and Child” (once the meeting place of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis)
Day 3: Cotswolds - picturesque villages and autumnal countryside
After a short drive of around 45 minutes, you will reach the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful and typically English regions in the country. The Cotswolds are famous for their rolling hills, idyllic villages and golden stone cottages, which are particularly romantic in the fall. Start your day in Burford, one of the prettiest villages in the region, and stroll along the charming high street lined with autumnal trees. Continue to Bibury, considered one of the most picturesque villages in England. Arlington Row in particular, a row of historic weaving houses surrounded by autumnal foliage, offers a dreamy picture.
Recommended activities:
- Visit Bibury and Arlington Row
- Walk through the autumnal hills and villages such as Burford or Stow-on-the-Wold
- Visit Hidcote Manor Gardens, which glow with color in autumn
Day 4: Cambridge - Academic elegance in autumnal colors
To round off your road trip, drive around 2.5 hours north-east to Cambridge, one of the most famous university cities in the world, which is at its most beautiful in the fall. The colleges, surrounded by parks and the River Cam, glow in the warm colors of autumn. Start the day with a walk through the old town and visit King's College and the famous King's College Chapel. A boat trip in the “Punt” on the River Cam, past the old colleges, is an unforgettable experience. In the afternoon you can stroll through the university's botanical gardens, which are particularly impressive in the fall.
Recommended activities:
- Visit King's College Chapel and other colleges
- Punting on the River Cam
- Exploring the Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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