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 top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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.
Activities

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: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best The Groves Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton York
Everything went smoothly. A very good value. Room was very nice
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Diamonds Inn Ltd
Great location and got more for my money than expected. Very clean and thoughtful. The bottles of water provided with fridge was much appreciated. Very quiet. Only thing that would make it better is the makeup light in the bathroom didn't work and the heating automatically came on in the morning ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Vanguard - York Residence
Well located to walk into the city or short Uber.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Milner York
I brilliant location most of the sights to see are in walking distance, gorgeous decor throughout the hotel but the odd thing could do with touching up but only if I’m being really fussy. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel York
The hotel was very clean room was great had a little balcony and view of the river. Nothing was any bother we asked for extra coffee sachets and were given them we didn’t have breakfast room only but plenty of places near to eat out We will be back
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Breakfast was very good . Room was clean.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.









