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 lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Castle Howard
You can find out about the history of Henderskelfe with a stop at Castle Howard. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York: Forbidden Chronicles - York's true horror story.
York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket
Our pick of the best The Groves Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton York
The room was very average poor storage especially in the bathroom. The bath was very slippery and the handle was of little use getting in or out of the bath. The soap and shampoo were unreachable when having a bath as they were too high. Breakfast very poor on the first day, no fruit or yoghurt left, ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Diamonds Inn Ltd
MonkBridge House
Lovely room, great location , fantastic breakfast .. would love to stay here again
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Vanguard - York Residence
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
Radisson Hotel York
Good location to the train station and very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The breakfast was cold on our first breakfast visit. Good choice of items. On first night had t wait 40 mins for dinner another couple had to cancel theirs as waited for nearly an hour. Staff didn’t let us know about delay we had to ask.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Walmgate Bar and Treasurer's House, 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 York Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Museum Gardens.
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.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
