The Groves Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Groves
Popular places to visit
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 Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.
York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.
York Witches and History Walking Tour
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
Our pick of the best The Groves Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton York
clean room, all the necessary arrangements and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Staff were excellent very helpful, the room was clean with extra pillows ,blankets plenty of towels and toiletries, hairdryer. Coffee, tea and milk with extra supplies by the door. Only thing missing is a mirror in the room ( was one in bathroom)
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Vanguard - York Residence
Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Milner York
Great location, lovely hotel and staff. Only downside was the car park situation.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Spotless room, warm welcome, excellent view comfy bed and amazing Breakfast. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Malmaison York
Quite simply a very good hotel. Well located for rail station and then the city centre and thereabouts easily accessible on foot. Reception was good, breakfast had a great selection of the usual stuff plus a hot food menu option. Room was well equipped and clean. Went for the club deluxe option which ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Merchant Taylors' Hall and Monk Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.
Clifton
Though Clifton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bootham Bar and St. Mary's Abbey.
Foss Islands
Though Foss Islands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like York Barbican and Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.