The Groves Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful York
Beautiful York
York St. John University.
City walls Looking north along York city walls at Jewbury
City walls and ice house Part of York's city walls. In front is a pub, and between it and the walls can be seen an old ice house, used to keep meat fresh in the days before refrigeration.
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Popular places to visit

York St. John University.

York St. John University

Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

York St. John University
York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

York Minster

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Shambles

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Shambles
a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

York Racecourse
A view from the atlas fountain across to Castle Howard, a beautiful stately home to visit in Yorkshire. Made famous from the television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’

Castle Howard

You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Howard
The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour

University of York

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

University of York

Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

AU$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

AU$32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
York Witches and History Walking Tour
Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York

York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

AU$24
per adult
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

AU$31
per adult
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
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Our pick of the best The Groves Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton York

DoubleTree by Hilton York

4 out of 5
St Maurices Road York England
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$128
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Well situated to York city center.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton York
Diamonds Inn Ltd

Diamonds Inn Ltd

2.5 out of 5
39 Monkgate York England
The price is AU$100 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$100
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy a computer station. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (209 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Diamonds Inn Ltd
MonkBridge House

MonkBridge House

3 out of 5
17 huntington Road York England
Stay at this B&B in York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Lovely room, great location , fantastic breakfast .. would love to stay here again

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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MonkBridge House
The Vanguard - York Residence

The Vanguard - York Residence

4 out of 5
83 Eldon St York England
The price is AU$172 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$172
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room in a location giving easy access to the centre of York. Not really for 4 grown up people though. More like 3. Perhaps 2 adults and 2 children would've been OK. The second bed was small.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Vanguard - York Residence
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is AU$107 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$107
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Perfect for the city centre to get to all the bars and restaurants on foot we chose a river view and a high floor had a view of the minster the staff were great helping you with everything definitely going back

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is AU$138 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$138
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,571 reviews)
Comfortable stay. The room was great, check-in staff very helpful and friendly. Great location near centre.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
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Other neighbourhoods around The Groves

The Yorkshire Museum in York.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.

Bootham
Glen Gardens, York Glen Gardens is a small, traditional park in the suburb of Heworth. It boasts two bowling greens, tennis courts and rose gardens, and appears to be relatively free of vandalism.

Layerthorpe

When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Walmgate Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Layerthorpe
York Minster

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
Clifton Tower or Clifford's Tower York England

Clifton

Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.

Clifton
Walmgate Bar, York Looking west from Jenny's Fish & Chips on the corner of Lawrence Street. The gate or 'bar' in York's city walls still has its original 12th century archway with portcullis and 15th century wooden gates

Foss Islands

Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.

Foss Islands
Aerial view of York minster in England

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Bishophill

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