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
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 are just stunning and unique - perfect as a special treat!
@grovesyard1660 @littlefflur #grovesyard #littlefflur
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 its traditional roots and what a product she has created!
This sheep’s milk based yoghurt is made in small batches and left to mature in traditional Greek terracotta pots. The result is a delicious, creamy, thick set yoghurt full of goodness and flavour.
Head over to @philotrophie for more info on how to get a hold of some of these absolutely mouthwatering pots of beauty!
#philotrophie #artisanal #grovesyard
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 retail space within the old farmhouse, The Elms, coming up for let!
Interested? Get in touch here or email Karen in the office on info@alfredgroves.co.uk
#spaceavailable #grovesyard #tolet
A grateful farewell to 2025 which saw us welcoming several new exciting independents to our space as well as improving & repairing old derelict buildings and pathways!
Planning was granted in early January to extend the @rise.and.flour Cafe to accommodate the growing need for a larger space for our lovely community! This happened at the speed of light and soon the cafe was able to open its doors to a space that seemed it had always been there! Fabulous!
@fireandwineuk, the need for more space was equally needed and when the neighbouring space became available, the girls transformed it into a cosy and welcoming space in a flash! Yes, when we go for it here, there is no stopping us 💃🏼
With the changes to The Elms we were able to offer two more retail spaces and were absolutely delighted to see @threadsandfibre & @salvage_and_selvedge moving in taking over these spaces and making them beautiful with their garments and textiles! Such amazing spaces and women!
With full occupancy and a waiting list we felt very privileged to only have a few spaces becoming available in 2025 and they were snapped up pretty quickly!
Tho old industrial space which had a lot of interest from many different businesses has become the cool and gorgeous home of the vintage cars @cotswoldstrasse!
And then of course there was the old derelict building in the middle of the yard known as the little old garage which was totally transformed by Paul&Gary, Puk, @thestylebrush and @littlefflur into the most gorgeous floral space!
The shop at Groves is equally evolving. We are always here to listen to any requests and are happy to help where we can. From ‘only’ being a builders merchant and DIY shop, we feel we have become more of your village shop which caters for the everyday need of our customers. Thank you!
We have lots of exciting plans for 2026!
New loos are being built as I write and then it is on to our old stable block making sure it will stand for at least another 300 years!
Happy New Year to you all! We hope to see you in 2026 and wish for you the year to be kind and prosperous ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
#grovesyard #miltonunderwychwood #thewychwoods
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 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
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