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
90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool
Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Blackpool Tickets
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Show Ticket for Soul and Motown Extravaganza
Top hotels in North Shore
Park House Hotel
Had a lovely stay. Room was very spacious with a lovely sea view and extremely clean. Breakfast was lovely. Plenty of choice and speedy service. Reception staff extremely polite & helpful aswell as the evening entertainment staff. Very friendly, funny & polite. Really enjoyed the acts that were ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Doric Hotel
Exceptional as always xx
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Imperial Hotel
A bit dated and basic, but great off-peak price for location.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
First room lights didn’t work, second room the curtains didn’t close fully with the bright light coming in
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The President Hotel
I always always return to the President as they have never let me down
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Very friendly staff. Clean room and tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 20 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.
