The Groves Travel Guide
York
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
North Yorkshire Road Trip Guidebook-York Whitby & Yorkshire Coast
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
1. Positives: great location, reasonable breakfast, good sized family room with 2 decent beds, friendly and helpful staff 2. Negatives: not well noise insulated: heard all the traffic at night; ridiculously small shower ( got hurt in it on handrail - just why? there was space for a larger shower ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Booked an ensuite room but my room didn't have a bathroom and had to use the shared bathrooms. No staff was on site and had to call to check in. Opening the door to the room requires one hand to turn the electronic lock and the other hand to turn the doorknob. This is inconvenient when you're carrying ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Vanguard - York Residence
Clean, quiet,nice shower. Though I left my toothbrush behind :( Best night sleep in ages!! Would stay again in a heart beat.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel York
Lovely hotel close enough to the centre of York for convenience but just enough out of the bizz. Mattress was very much on the firm side for me but that's just personal preference. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. View from the bar, over the river was lovely. Breakfast had a good range of ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Milner York
Lovely stay thank you. Great location In York for sight seeing. Would definitl
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Malmaison York
We come to york several times a year and this time was specifically for our 8 year wedding anniversary... Reception was clean and helpful. The suite, which we stayed in had a stained sofa, broken draws and unlockable bathroom door! AND you have to force the the main door to ensure it deadlocked!!!! ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, 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 St. Mary's Abbey 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.
