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WELCOME TO

GROVES YARD

Explore the yard
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ABOUT THE YARD

A historic vibrant artisan yard in the Cotswolds where you can eat, shop, explore and create.

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It’s DIY Spring refresh time
It’s DIY Spring refresh time
Time to get in the garden!
Time to get in the garden!
Christmas in the Yard, 5pm, Friday 5th December 2025
Christmas in the Yard, 5pm, Friday 5th December 2025
The Elms the new home of Threads & Fibre and Salvage & Selvedge
The Elms the new home of Threads & Fibre and Salvage & Selvedge

LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

EXPLORE THE YARD

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Shop & Explore

Discover a handpicked collection of independent retailers, from vintage gems and homewares to plants and one-of-a-kind gifts. Every shop has its own story.


BROWSE RETAILERS

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Create & Restore

Groves Yard is home to a growing family of makers, doers, and dreamers. Professional artists, crafts people and providers design, build and deliver services to support both individuals, as well as trade and commercial communities.


MEET THE MAKERS

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Eat & Drink

Whether you’re after a lazy brunch, a quick coffee, or something more indulgent, our cafés, pizzeria and local pubs have you covered. Fresh, local, and full of flavour.


WHERE TO EAT

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MEET THE COMMUNITY

A glimpse into the people and partners who bring Groves Yard to life. From independent shops and studios to local collaborators and creative neighbours, this is our community in action.

MILTON DENTAL PRACTICE

THE STYLE BRUSH

LUCY HARRISON INTERIORS

JJ SIMS
FLOORING

RISE & FLOUR

LITTLE FFLUR

BREAKSPEARE CLINIC

EMMA MAIDEN SCULPTURE

RICHARD STAMP

WYCHWOOD LIFESTYLE

GROVES
SHOP

MACKENZIE CHAPEL
SPORTING AGENTS

NEW SHOP COMING SOON

C’EST TOUT BARN

THE WYCHWOOD SHEPHERDS HUT COMPANY

ROBIN J PERRY

WYCHWOOD MACHINING

PHILOTROPHIE

ANABEL DESIGN

BTC CONTRACTS

FIRE & WINE

COTSWOLD
STRASSE

HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION

SALVAGE &
SELVEDGE

WEST OXFORDSHIRE WOODWORK

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MEET THE COMMUNITY

HISTORY

The Story of Groves Yard

From William the Mason to Alfred King of the Cotswolds. The impressive history of The Groves family who to this day still remain actively involved in the running of the business. While the family links have been retained, the business itself has changed beyond recognition.

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Classic Car event on today @cotswoldstrasse @grovesyard1660 So many beauties! #grovesyard #cotswoldstrasse #classiccareventcotswolds
DAHLIAS 🌸 They are in the shop and ready for you to pick! The tubers which look like something from out of this world turn into the most stunning flowers! The more you pick, the more they produce. A favourite in the garden or in a vase, these be
It’s early, yes! But specific large sizes will need to be ordered early! Let us know and we can get just what you would like for 2026 #grovesyard #grovesmarket #christmasintheyard
Be my Valentine♥️ Our little beautiful flower shop in Groves Yard @littlefflur has an abundance of beautiful flower bouquets for you to give to your Valentine today! Open until 5 today. The selection of flowers, roses, bouquets and gifts
PHILOTROPHIE! The BEST YOGHURT in the country is hand crafted right here in Groves Yard. If you think healthy, real yoghurt is what you can buy in the supermarkets, think again! Foodie expert and founder Sophia Lingham is taking yoghurt back to
Update: THIS GORGEOUS SPACE IS NOW TAKEN! Thank you for all your interests and enquiries. Are you a hairdresser, beautician, green grocer, cheese monger or perhaps a butcher looking for a space to rent? Look no further! We have a gorgeous ret
Please see below Groves’ opening hours during our festive period: 🕰️24th - 7.30-2pm 🔒25th & 26th - Closed 🕰️27th - 9-2pm 🕰️28th - 10-2pm 🕰️29th - 9-5pm 🕰️30th - 9-5pm 🔒31st & 1st Closed ⏰2nd of Jan - 9-5pm May we take this opp
Our beautiful Nordmanns have now all left, brightening up homes around the Cotswolds for our Christmas festive times. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and will be sure to correct numbers for 2026. We
They were the beginning point of Groves Yard venturing into a new way of being! A conversation between two friends in a local shop, an old derelict barn doomed for demolition, a space only worthy of survival if someone with a clear vision was able