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.
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 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.
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
Friday & Saturday night comedy club entry
Top hotels in North Shore
Park House Hotel
Lovely hotel stayed twice now
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Imperial Hotel
First time staying in the hotel with girl friends, had a fab time from start to finish . The rooms were spotless , breakfast was excellent everything you could want , staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble . Would definately stay here again . Thanks to Sacha and team
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Doric Hotel
Excellent staff, good facilities, quality food
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
Staff seemed to struggle to maintain breakfast service , coffee machine broken for too long a period, room had a hillock on window that had unbelievably been screwed locked!!!!!!!!just generally a hotel that offers much but could bo more. Tired looking and in need of some TLC.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Tiffanys Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Great staff, large bed in a spacious very comfortable room. Good shower, fluffy towels. The best value for us, next to the station and a large supermarket. Quiet for sleeping, and a nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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.
