North Shore Travel Guide
Blackpool
Visit North Shore
Popular places to visit
North Pier
Recall the customs and entertainments of yesteryear at a Victorian tearoom and a Venetian Carousel on the city’s oldest and longest pier.
Mecca Bingo
Why not try your luck with a visit to Mecca Bingo during your visit to Blackpool? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Blackpool Central Library
Imposing Ionic columns and stained-glass windows embellish this architectural treasure composed of an art gallery and an Edwardian library.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Experience weightlessness from a huge drop and zoom around the tracks with a stunning panorama of Blackpool’s coastline in this vast theme park.
Winter Gardens
The Beatles, Oasis and The White Stripes are among the world-famous bands that have performed on the stage in this complex of arenas for music, comedy and plays.
Blackpool Tower
Toast your visit to Blackpool with cocktails, and mocktails for kids, in the bar and observation deck at the summit of this 19th-century tower.
Things to do
90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Viva’s BIG Show Night Out! Music, Dance & Comedy Show
Top hotels in North Shore
Doric Hotel
"The Doric really surprised me paid only £90 for me and the grandson Very helpful staff room basic but clean and adequate breakfast very good and very attentive servers will return"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Park House Hotel
"The staff here were wonderful: genuine desire to be friendly and helpful. Excellent homemade steak pie in the bar, and perfect poached eggs each morning. My room could have done with a bathroom makeover but the sea view made up for that."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Imperial Hotel
"All good"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
"Dated. Fridge in bedroom filthy with dried spilled liquids. Food poor."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The President Hotel
"Really enjoyed are stay staff friendly nice comfy beds great value for money"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Savoy Blackpool Hotel
"Staff where super helpful and really lovely, dated hotel, but for the price good value"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in North Shore
Blackpool Town Center
Blackpool Town Center is noteworthy for its theatres, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SEA LIFE Blackpool and Coral Island.
South Shore
South Shore is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Blackpool.
Bispham
Visitors to Bispham enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blackpool Beach is worth a stop.
