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
ABBA Bottomless Brunch - Including Drinks, Food & Show!
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Park House Hotel
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Imperial Hotel
All of the staff were extremely helpful and the hotel itself is a historic gem. Remember to try the breakfast, it was excellent
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Doric Hotel
Nice clean room
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
Clean room great breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Lovely hotel, super helpful reception staff
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The President Hotel
Cheap stay with good breakfast. Tram stop just outside. Room and beds were OK and decent shower. Hotel and room were cold, so need to turn on and crank up the heating.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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.
