North Shore Travel Guide
Blackpool
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Blackpool Tickets
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool
Top hotels in North Shore
Park House Hotel
It was very lovely time in Blackpool in the hotel. They look after us and nice breakfast and nice environment. The staff are amazing people
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Imperial Hotel
On my own for an engagement in Blackpool. Did the job reasonable price.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Doric Hotel
Food was good, bed was murder 😩 i did ask for a topper but unfortunately they don't have them. They put a quilt under so we could sleep on that but it never made any difference. The only thing i would say that was bad about our stay was the mattress.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Hotel room was lovely and clean food was basic charging for use of pool and towels let it down and the staff of the pool was ignorant and too many rules parking was ok and reception staff was lovely
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The President Hotel
The room was clean and comfy Tv worked well and a good stick of tea and coffee with milk and a nice kettle shower was good even though on the 4th floor
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Everything about our stay in Blackpool was stellar. The room was comfortable, the staff were friendly and fantastic, and the food was excellent. Especially the breakfast buffet where they were able to accommodate our dietary restrictions and provided gluten free toast, sausages, and poached ...
Reviewed on 14 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.
