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
Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Blackpool Tickets
Viva’s BIG Show Night Out! Music, Dance & Comedy Show
Show Ticket for Soul and Motown Extravaganza
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Top hotels in North Shore
Doric Hotel
"Went all inclusive. Meals good service excellent staff friendly and polite. Amenities excellent. Clean and well presented."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Imperial Hotel
"Good service but property is a bit tired"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Park House Hotel
"We have stayed here before, I payed for a sea veiw room but got a room were we had to keep curtains closed when in room as the imperial hotel was our veiw we could see the sea if I was upto window and looked left could see a bit, couldn't change told it was full and on checking out told it was classed ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
"Great for the price you pay! Rooms a little dated but very clean Staff friendly but felt for guy in reception as one covering reception during 3-330 so was a queue …. Didn’t use restaurant at all so can’t comment Central good location Value for money Would return"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The President Hotel
"-Maintenence issues, shower door broken, headboard broken. Sheets didn't fit the bed. TV in wrong position. Shower at the wrong height. Small lift Maze like +Carpet clean Sheets/ towels clean Door locked properly. Toilet flushed properly Water pressure ok Staff polite/friendly Lift worked Fire escape ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
"The female manager was not friendly enough. I complain about the toilet basin drain emitted an extremely foul smell of swamp, but she insisted that there was no smell. She said no one complbefote but only me. I told her I didn’t want to argue then she said will ask technician to clear. But after ..."
Reviewed on 4 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.
