North Shore
Blackpool
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.
Things to do
Bar and Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Blackpool
Top hotels in North Shore
The Doric Hotel
Good hotel food ok clean rooms and excellent staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
nice hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Park House Hotel
Excellent service overall
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Imperial Hotel
Decent room, fantastic breakfast the best in Blackpool, hotel needs the pool opened as it would be fantastic
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Friendly and professional. Speedy check in whilst having friendly chat. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool
Nice Clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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.
