Derby, a city in the middle of England, is a cozy city nestled on the banks of the Derwent River. The city, which originated as a Roman camp, quickly flourished into one of Britain’s most cultured and active cities, becoming an industrial capital during the Industrial Revolution. But you won’t just find history here; there’s plenty of entertainment and there’s the Mint Casino Derby.
Open daily from 2PM to 6AM, the Mint Casino Derby provides what it calls “true gamers” with one of the finest gaming experiences in the United Kingdom. Enjoy playing on the casino’s eight tables with Blackjack, Roulette and Poker or try out the 15 electronic Roulette and slot machines. Competitive gamers can enjoy the weekly Poker tournaments. Remember, however, that the Mint Casino has a casual business dress code, so leave your sneakers and sportswear behind.
When you’re ready to bed down, check into one of Derby’s fine hotels. The Cathedral Quarter Hotel is only a half-mile away and presents guests with 28 luxury rooms with full entertainment centers and 24-hour desk and room services. Also nearby is the Stuart Hotel, a 100-room hotel complete with comfortable bedding, coffee/tea services, broadband Internet access and optional suites.
Hungry? If it’s just a snack you’re after, visit the Mint Casino bar, open daily from 2PM to 5:30AM, for drinks, light food or sandwiches. For a full meal, check out the Cathedral Quarter Hotel’s Opulence Restaurant, open daily from 12PM to 10PM, where you can get modern British cuisine with food cultivated in the British countryside. When you’re done head back to the casino to have an after-dinner drink to watch your favorite games on the Sky Sports setup.
For relaxing, few places can beat the spa and gym at the Cathedral Quarter Hotel, which offers patrons a full exercise facility and spa with private massage rooms, sauna and steam room. Top it all off with a lay in the sun bed and a facial at the beauty salon. For more active leisure, check out one of the many area golf courses, some of which are internationally ranked.
Want to indulge in some culture intake? Visit the Robert Ludlam Theatre, a 270-seat venue with regular dance shows, drama productions, music and cinema. Want more interactive entertainment, hang out at Bar One, a modern bar/club with massive plasma-screen televisions, billiards, darts, live entertainment and quiz nights. If those don’t turn you on, dance the night away at one of the city’s many nightclubs.
Should the family join you, there are plenty of other attractions more suitable for the youngsters. Catch a movie at one of the two multiplexes in Derby or enjoy an intense game of laser-tag at Lazerquest.
To find the Mint Casino Derby, fly into East Midlands International Airport and take a 15-minute drive to Mint Casino Derby, 2 Colyear Street, Derby DE1 1LA, UK.
