Blackpool North Shore Beach comprises the northern section of the 7-mile (11-kilometer) strand hugging the city’s western coastline. It features an elegant and historic pier, a tall obelisk and a multi-layered sitting area. Take photos of the Victorian buildings facing this historic section of beach.
Rent a deckchair to sunbathe near the bay. Dip your feet in the refreshing Irish Sea. Walk along the large area of sand at low tide. Sports games often take place here between sand castles and ice cream kiosks.
Enjoy the views of Blackpool’s historic architecture beyond the beach’s flat terrain. Most prominent is the Metropole Hotel, with its grandiose red façade and white turrets. It stands behind a large semi-circular white seawall. Gaze up at the imposing granite obelisk of the Blackpool War Memorial, set on a grassy spot beside the hotel.
Relax on the stand made of concrete ledges and staircases opposite the water. The 19th-century North Pier is an ever-present behemoth framing the southern side of your view of the sea. Ascend the ramp leading from the beach toward the jetty, which is the oldest and longest of Blackpool’s three piers. Have your future told by the palm reader and enjoy snacks and drinks in the traditional Victorian tearoom.
Put your toddlers on the Venetian Carousel, which is crowned by a Victorian iron canopy. Test your luck at the many slot machines and other games in the arcade. The art deco building of the North Pier Theatre dates back to the 1930s and mostly puts on comedy and music acts today.
Blackpool North Shore Beach lies at the northern end of Blackpool Beach. Ride the tram to the North Pier stop and walk north along the stretch of sand. You can also take a bus to the promenade beside the beach or a train to the Blackpool North station. Visit other nearby landmarks, such as the Blackpool North Shore Golf Club, the Blackpool Council and Warwicks Amusements.
