The Groves Travel Guide
York
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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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
Top hotels in The Groves
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
The Vanguard - York Residence
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Diamonds Inn Ltd
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
The Milner York
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
The Grand, York
Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 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 Bootham Bar 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 Walmgate Bar and York Barbican.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
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- York St. John University
- Clarence Gardens
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- Bramham Park
- York Dungeon
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Hospital
- York Grand Opera House
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum
- National Railway Museum
- York Maze
- Knaresborough Castle
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- York Theatre Royal
- Selby Abbey