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 top-notch restaurants.
Blackpool Central Library
Imposing Ionic columns and stained-glass windows embellish this architectural treasure composed of an art gallery and an Edwardian library.
Funny Girls
You can enjoy a show at Funny Girls during your stay in Blackpool. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Gynn Square
Explore the great outdoors at Gynn Square, a lovely green space in Blackpool. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this family-friendly area.
Genting Casino Blackpool
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Genting Casino Blackpool during your travels in Blackpool? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
Show Ticket: Ken Webster - Comedy Hypnotist Show, Blackpool
Blackpool Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in North Shore
Park House Hotel
Very friendly staff(Becky on the bar was lovely).Room was great with plenty of tea,coffee and hot chocolate available.Great choice of drinks on the bar.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Doric Hotel
Room wasn’t set up for a family and they changed our room last minute, bed was really uncomfortably sore back and couldn’t sleep , shower was no power in it at all , staff looked run off there feet but were lovely, Breakfast wasn’t that hot but it was really busy
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Imperial Hotel
Good transport links or close for walking to town. Slightly out of the busy part really nice hotel
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Varied choice for breakfast, although hot food was cheap, overcooked and cold on the servery. Rooms were dated and unclean, sleeping on a park bench would have been more comfortable than the bed provided! We arrived late (after 10pm) had to pay for 24 hour parking permit, not listed as a requirment ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The President Hotel
Staff very nice and helpful, room nice, beds really comfy, and crisp linen. Basic shower room needs upgrade but worked ok. Downside, the room was next to the back of restaurant so staff smoked under our room window all hours, and where coughing loud so not nice. Also was freezing, waited for heating ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
We wanted to add our son to our room the night before our booking, the lady we spoke to over the phpne went out of her way to accommodate us. Also, hotel staff were helpful, hotel was fresh and clean and there was plenty of choice for breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Bispham
Visitors to Bispham enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Blackpool Beach is worth a stop.
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.
