27Nov
A 350-year-old vibrant artisan yard in the heart of the Cotswolds providing the wider community with a DIY shop and a variety of spaces from workshops to offices and studios.
WHO WE ARE
Alfred Groves & Sons Ltd is a family owned business in Milton-under-Wychwood established in 1660
Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds between Burford and Chipping Norton our architecturally rich yard comprises of around 40 diverse individual traders and businesses. Builders, beauticians, bakers and joiners work alongside our large well equipped DIY shop to meet the needs of the Wychwood community. Come and enjoy our cafes, French interiors shop and meet the craftsmen and artists who set this place apart!
THE SHOP
The Aladdin's cave of the Cotswolds!
Often referred to as the Aladdin’s cave, Groves Shop bursts with around 9000 products making it a large playground for any maker who is looking to turn their hands to any size project. Whether you are a keen gardener, bird lover, a professional builder, a DIY enthusiast, a painter or a family looking to do home improvements, we can help!
More about our shop
The Groves story
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.
See our story
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 - back to normal.
May we take this opportunity to wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
To our customers, tenants, the community of the Wychwoods and beyond; thank you for your amazing support and all the lovely comments we receive from you every day. Groves Yard and the shop are thriving because of you! Thank you. We love being part of this special place ♥️
🌲✨🌲✨MERRY CHRISTMAS✨🌲✨🌲
#christmasintheyard #grovesyard #christmasopeninghours
Please refer to individual traders in The Yard for their Christmas opening hours. Thank you.
30 % off our last 4 wreaths!
They are so beautiful these extra large wreaths. The biggest ones are around 1 m in diameter!
#grovesyard #grovesshop #largewreaths
Our beautiful Nordmanns have now all left, brightening up homes around the Cotswolds for our Christmas festive times.
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We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and will be sure to correct numbers for 2026.
We have had many requests for specific sizes and can accommodate your wishes for next year.
We will make a post in early Autumn regarding specific requirements , so please stay tuned and get in touch 🤶🏻
To everyone who has bought their tree from us this year. Thank you! We hope your enjoy it as much as we enjoy having them in The Yard
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#grovesyard #grovesyardmarket #nordmann
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 to see its potential!
Kathryn & Steve, you paved the way for something truly special to evolve and for that I am forever grateful. Groves Yard has become a place to meet, exchange ideas, enjoy, relax and most of all have fun ♥️
Thank you for believing this was exactly the place and the space you would thrive in.
Your creativity, vision and energy has no limits and it is a joy for all of us around you to experience- thank you
@cesttoutinteriors @demonshopper @grovesyard1660
What an amazing evening we had on Friday!
Despite the worst possible weather, we had so many of you coming to visit, wrapped up warm, enjoying the atmosphere, the mulled wine, the people and the stalls!
Thank you to all and every one of you, including our own businesses in the Yard and the many stall holders!
‘Christmas in the Yard’ is an absolute joy to host.
Bringing many gorgeous people together is the essence of what this festive period is really about, so thank you for sharing it with us ♥️
Here’s to many more gorgeous moments in this historical yard @grovesyard1660
#grovesyard #grovesyardmarket #grovesyard1660
It’s tomorrow!!!
A magical evening in the Yard where traders, stall holders and all of us from the Yard welcome you to join us in celebrating the beginning of the festive period 🎄
🌟Lights will guide you through our Yard
🔥Braziers will keep you warm and cosy
🛖Covered spaces will keep you dry
🍕🍷Food & Drink will keep you happy
See you from 5 pm - Friday 5th of Dec.
#grovesyard #grovesyardmarket #christmasintheyard
We are nearly there and the team at Groves as well as more stall holders can’t wait to greet you for this magical evening in the Yard
You will find lots of useful, beautiful items in our shop alongside Christmas trees and wreaths, as well as sweet treats and more!
@blueandbearofficial
@branchingoutdrama
@fernandbelleflowers
@wyld_embers
@grovesyard1660
@vintagepatchstyle
#thisweekend #thisfriday #grovesyard
Carrying on with our introductions of gorgeous vendors joining us in only 2 days 💃🏼
We are very excited!
We are in for a treat when it comes to handmade tree decorations this year as well as candles
Please meet:
@lydiaharrisoncreative
@sisterglowcandles
@kijiji.x
@themermaideffect
#festivevibes❤️ #cotswoldlife #cotswoldchristmas
….and we continue with the introduction of so many talented people coming together this Friday to celebrate the beginning of the festive season and showcase their treasures!
The Old Garage is an absolute little gem in the middle of our historic yard.
Here you will find
@littlefflur
@helen_button_art
@polly_wyatt_drawingbook
@elements.stories
@miranda_thomas_designs
@loesannedesign
This space is all about scents and senses! You are in for a treat!!!
#grovesyard #artisanmarket #buybetterbuylessbuyhandmade
Our evening will provide you with the best of foods & drinks, including our much loved mulled wine!
So even if it is cold, it will be cosy here with warm fires, inside spaces, mulled wine and the delicious foods on offer!
Check out our newest resident and his stunning vintage cars along more visiting vendors.
@cotswoldstrasse
@neamh.art
@fireandwineuk
@grovesyard1660
@tashasamasuwo
#whatsonthisweekend #thewychwoods #grovesyard
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