North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
90 Minute Family Close-Up Magic and illusionism Show in Blackpool
Viva’s BIG Show Night Out! Music, Dance & Comedy Show
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
The Imperial Hotel
Always a good stay.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Park House Hotel
Friendly staff, meals were good
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Doric Hotel
Staff very friendly , as a older couple i would probably stay outside school holidays. Their was an issue with the shower so we were asked to move to another room , however the room had no heating and very cold and was very dusty. However we were given an all inclusive card for free drinks. Which ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
yes the shops were nereby, there was not enough beverages. Also, we paid for dinner, but the time given for dinner was wrong, hence we missed our dinner and there was no refund. There was a torn curtain and our bed linen was not changed for the four days we spent in the hotel. Also, there was disturbances ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The President Hotel
Room had no heating, so double bed felt damp, bathroom was about 3x8ft long, with a sink in middle meanig you had to sidle to loo, and there was no way the shower door was going to close once in. Hallways must have been hoovered 6 months ago, although the room was clean, tv didnt work and had no ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
The worst experience ever After 2 days of staying reception called me 12:30 night to ask if I ordered room service, they said that I ordered some escort services. I said they are crazy and why they call me at night and I dropped phone. In 30 min they called me again and said that me card was declined ...
Reviewed on 8 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.
