The Groves Travel 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 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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Day Trip to York via Train with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York Witches and History Walking Tour
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
The York Dungeon York Tour
Complete Tour of York
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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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market 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 St. Mary's Abbey.
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 Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland.
Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.