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 lively bars.
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
Ken Webster - Outrageous Comedy Hypnotist Show Tickets
Show Ticket: Ken Webster - Comedy Hypnotist Show, Blackpool
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals
Doric Hotel
"Staff very friendly and helpful, comfy bed, clean and tidy rooms, bins emptied every day, refreshed tea and coffee every day, good selection on breakfast and excellent service by Una x"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Park House Hotel
"Room was beautiful and clean and tidy. Staff were great 👍 5 star 🌟 will stay again."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Imperial Hotel
"All good"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Grand Hotel Blackpool
"Dated. Fridge in bedroom filthy with dried spilled liquids. Food poor."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The President Hotel
"Really enjoyed are stay staff friendly nice comfy beds great value for money"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Savoy Blackpool Hotel
"Staff where super helpful and really lovely, dated hotel, but for the price good value"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on 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.
