Leave SE16 2PU at about 13:15 for LE17 6QX, allowing roughly 2–2½ hours by car via the A2/M25 and M1, with extra time for weekday traffic around the M25, M1 and Leicester-area junctions. A 15:45 arrival is realistic but not generous, so check live traffic before setting off and keep your parking arrangement handy. In Lutterworth, park centrally and walk between the afternoon stops; the town centre is compact, though parking restrictions and short-stay limits vary by car park.
Start at Lutterworth Museum, a small volunteer-run museum in the town centre covering local history and everyday life; allow around 45 minutes. Check its September opening hours before travelling, as they can be limited and seasonal, and admission is typically free or by donation. Continue on foot to St Mary’s Church, Lutterworth, associated with John Wycliffe. Spend about 30 minutes looking at the medieval fabric and peaceful churchyard; opening may depend on services or volunteers, so be considerate if a service is taking place. From there, walk to Lutterworth Town Park for an easy 45-minute stretch after the drive—this is a good point to slow the pace rather than trying to add another attraction.
Around 17:30, finish at a café or traditional pub in Lutterworth town centre for tea and cake or an early meal, budgeting approximately £10–25 per person. Choose somewhere within the centre so you can return quickly to the car; allow at least 30 minutes for service and a final walk back. Depart LE17 6QX between 18:30 and 19:00, checking the traffic before joining the M1. Evening congestion can build around Leicester and the M1 junctions, so keep a little flexibility rather than relying on an exact arrival time.