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.
Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.
York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
York Barbican
Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theatre with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
Nth York Moors National Park & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Staff were very very helpful, couldn’t fault the room.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Lovely host and great room for the price
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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
Beautiful room very clean and cosy. Amazing shower. Stains on cream chairs situated around the table and on the carpets were disappointing for quality of the room. Communal areas of the building are well presented .
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Jen on the front desk was so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and stay. Only thing that let it down was breakfast. Not much choice hot food and it was cold.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Beautiful large room, very big comfy bed, decorated and styled tastefully. Staff friendly and helpful. Location amazing for city centre. Would def go there again.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk 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 King's Manor and York Theatre Royal.
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.
