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Grosvenor Gunwharf Casino, Portsmouth

Few places in terms of casino location can match the Grosvenor Gunwharf Casino in Portsmouth, England. Nestled amid the sandy hills of an English seacoast, the Grosvenor Gunwharf provides gamers with casual and entertaining gaming 18-hours every day. Fresh or experienced, the Grosvenor Gunwharf is a great place to build some winnings and enjoy the natural beauty of the United Kingdom.

Open daily from 12PM to 6AM, the gaming Grosvenor Gunwharf rarely stops. Play on the casino’s 11 tables with Blackjack, Poker and Roulette or test your luck with one of the complex’s 60 gaming machines – Vegas-style slot machines and virtual Roulette. If you’re new to gaming, Grosvenor provides demonstrations and instructional packets for each game.

When you’re ready to bed down, check into one of the Express by Holiday Inn’s 130 rooms, each of which offer complimentary continental breakfast, television, wireless Internet and coffee/tea services. Also nearby is Keppel’s Head Hotel, which has many rooms that face the ocean – few things could be more romantic than an English sunset. Both are of equal cost; choose depending on your preference.

For food, the Grosvenor has its own restaurant, open daily from 12PM to 6AM – though the dinner menu is only available during dinner hours. Enjoy an exquisite fusion of international and local flavors or grab a quick snack or sandwich. When you’re done, get a glass of beer or wine, or order your favorite cocktail at the casino bar.

If it’s leisure you’re looking for, you don’t have to look far. Take an easy stroll along the beach or jog on the nearby nature trails. For more activity, the municipal athletic center has a gym space and squash and tennis courts. There’s even golf, several courses in fact, both public and private. Bring your own clubs or rent them from the club.

When the sun sets, you should visit the Gunwharf Quays Complex - a massive entertainment venue with a 14-screen cinema, a 26-lane bowling alley, a comedy club, and night club. If you want something more laid back, check out a traditional British pub, there’s one on every other street in Portsmouth.

For history lovers, Portsmouth is a must see. The launching point of the D-Day invasion force, the city has a D-Day museum commemorating the battle. There’s the Flagship Historic Dockyard with classic and historical vessels used in the British Navy. For shopping, Portsmouth has plenty – both department stores and boutique shops.

To find the Grosvenor Gunwharf Casino, fly into Southampton Airport via Heathrow International and take a 25-minute drive to Grosvenor Gunwharf Casino, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ, UK