The Groves Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From York: Day Trip to Whitby and The North York Moors
Shadows of York: Award winning historical ghost walk
From York: North York Moors and Whitby Guided Tour
York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
Top hotels in The Groves
![Diamonds Inn Ltd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24208900/24208861/83c55b83_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430200/430141/93b04d5b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![The Vanguard - York Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76377400/76377318/e51e3473_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024
![MonkBridge House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74800000/74793800/74793714/fdffd7d0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
![Principal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/148/ef430060_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Radisson Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1005/97559b53_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around The Groves
![York which includes a park and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72830-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bootham
While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like Bootham Bar and York Theatre Royal.
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Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![York featuring a bridge and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72820-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
More to explore for The Groves
Northern Nightlife: 11 Things to Do in York at Night
All about York City Walls: Everything You Need to Know
- York St. John University
- Clarence Gardens
- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- York City Walls
- University of York
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- York National Railway Museum
- Harewood House
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Barbican
- Bramham Park
- York Christmas Market
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- York Dungeon
- Clifford's Tower
- National Railway Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Micklegate Bar
- York Hospital
- York Grand Opera House
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Stonegate