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
Friday & Saturday night comedy club entry
Top hotels in North Shore
The Doric Hotel
Everywhere was very clean great food and choice staff were extremely nice and welcoming
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Park House Hotel
I stayed two nights and ate both in the restaurant and the bar. Food was good and served quickly, they were big size meals
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Imperial Hotel
The room was huge, only issue.....toilet didnt flush properly!!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
Great value for money, rooms a little tired but huge comfy bed, clean bathroom, plenty of tea/coffee. Not much more to expect. Didn't have breakfast. Biggest issue was that the swimming pool facilities close at 1700 which is not clearly stated, this was a main reason why I chose the hotel and it ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Savoy Blackpool Hotel
Clean room and very friendly staff who helped with directions
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Perfect stay! The hotel went above and beyond for my birthday with the added packages. Hotel room extremely clean and very comfy bed. Will be returning :)
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
