The Groves
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

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

York: Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour- 24 Hours Ticket

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided 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 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 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 Merchant Adventurers' Hall.

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
- York St. John University
- Yearsley Pool
- Shambles
- North York Moors National Park
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Harewood House
- University of York
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- York Maze
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum