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.
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
Show Ticket: Ken Webster - Comedy Hypnotist Show, Blackpool
Ken Webster - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist Show Tickets
Friday & Saturday night comedy club entry
Top hotels in North Shore
Park House Hotel
Very friendly helpful staff. Hotel situated within a great area of Blackpool close to all amenities. Good nightly evening entertainment
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Doric Hotel
Breakfast was fab, room was simple but clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Parts of the hotel look more fresh and modern while other parts could do with a freshen up, The steam room had tiles broken on floor. However we would stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Imperial Hotel
Room clean staff helpful good location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Was a lovely hotel. Was under staffed. Breakfast was late.every morning. And didnt get to use the swimming pool. As was under maintenance. Overall was a lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The President Hotel
Great value had a newly refurbed room was excellent lovely clean bright decor and furnishings an excellent value for money stay in a great position and friendly helpful staff .
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Great hotel. Friendly staff.great choice of breakfast. I stay here when i can.
Reviewed on 30 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.
