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 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.
Top hotels in North Shore
The Doric Hotel
Room clean but needs updating, staff good , food good.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Park House Hotel
Room was spotless, staff where very friendly nothing to much trouble, had a great stay and will be back.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel Blackpool
Spotless room, great night entertainment love the pool and great Location to jump on the tram to the tower
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Imperial Hotel
On arrivalI I found my check in fast and friendly. I opted for the earlier check-in .from the moment I got to the desk to the key in my hand was within four minutes. The lobby and hotel areas are as you was expects from a historical building .they look stunning. However on closer inspection suffering ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Tiffanys Hotel
Staff were terrific, room excellent. We didn’t get up in time for breakfast, so can’t comment on that. One of tvs took an age to connect. The other was ok. Housekeeping banging on the door at 0930 was a bit cheeky and unnecessary
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
Room was spotless, great size room and facilities.staff very friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 25 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.
