Summer Booklet 2017
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Discover Dundee mer sum this 2017 There's lots to see & do! We're going - are you? Discover Dundee There's lots to see & do! We're going - are you? From Thursday 29 June, it's officially the summer holidays! School will be finished for another year and we know it's no easy task keeping the kids entertained for six weeks. That's why we've put together this guide of the places to visit in Dundee. We're sure you'll find something the whole family will enjoy. This is a vibrant list of exciting events and affordable activities for you to make the most of the holiday - from parks & performances to nights out & days away. These things can be found across the city & beyond and, of course, everything included is easily accessible by our bus network. With lots of great value tickets to choose from, and fast, frequent buses across the city, it's easier than ever to Xplore Dundee. We're happy to bring back the 20p Holiday Hop which proved so popular at Easter - and we're launching new evening & weekend saver tickets too. There's bound to be a ticket that is just right for you. School may be out, but you don't have to stay in - so hop on your local bus and discover Dundee this summer! ##EEnnjjooyyTTooddaayy for local service information, for details of days away, visit xploredundee.com visit nxdiscovrit.com School's out, so dive in! Olympia Pool Party Friday 30 June | 6pm Normal admission applies services 5 | 9/10 to Blackscroft A better deal for Dundee's young people make the most of paying less & discounted fares 'til enjoy the summer break! young people should be prepared to present their Young your 19th birthday! Scot card as proof of age & eligibility Tickets & Fares Short Hop MMaaxx SSiinnggllee £1..05 children (5-15) & young people (16-18) £1..40 children (5-15) & young people (16-18) £1..60 adults (19+) £2..10 adults (19+) GGrroouupp SSaavveerr AAdduulltt DDaayy SSaavveerr £8 £3.80 Allows up to five people to hop on and off all our Offers unlimited travel all day across the Xplore buses all day for just £1.60 each, which is ideal for Dundee network. Cheaper and quicker than buying a family or group of friends spending the day out single tickets every time you travel. Purchase in and about. conjunction with the Holiday Hop for a family trip. Available to buy on-bus from your driver. Available to buy on-bus from your driver. Weekend Saver EEvveenniinngg SSaavveerr NEW £7 NEW £3 Heading out at the weekend? This new ticket is With a 20% discount from the Day Saver, why not cheaper than buying separate Day Savers, which is leave the car at home and let us be the designated ideal if you're keeping busy across the city. driver for the night? Available from your driver and valid from 6pm on Available from your driver and valid from 6pm Friday until last bus on Sunday. until last bus - any night of the week. TTrraavveell ssmmaarrtt wwiitthh AABBCC CCllaassss PPaassss ££44..2200 adult (day) ££22..9900 child (day) ££1144..5500 adult (week) ££5500 Allows up to 30 children and six adults to travel ££99..5500 child (week) together for a day out in Dundee. Perfect for Travel with all bus companies in Dundee and the taking youth groups and nursery classes for a surrounding areas with one smart ticket. summer trip. Visit our Travel Centre on Top up your smart-card on-bus. Commercial Street for more details. Concerts Slessor Gardens hop on your local bus Thursday 29 June to town & avoid the 7pm hassle of parking Slessor Gardens | Thursday 20 July, 7.30pm Buses in the City Centre When concerts are held at Slessor Gardens, the Shore Terrace bus way will be closed. As a result, all services will be diverted to Ward Road from 1330 until last bus. Last buses from usual stops Services after 1330 SERVICE TOWARDS TIME PICK UP/DROP OFF POINT LAST BUS 5 | 9 Ninewells Hospital 1326 Ward Road The Howff 2256 5 | 10 Barnhill 1330 Ward Road Post Office 2325 17 Whitfield 1305 Ward Road Post Office 2305 17 Ninewells Hospital 1313 Ward Road The Howff 2300 22 Craigowl 1330 Albert Square Stance A1 2330 22 Ninewells Hospital 1327 Ward Road The Howff 2348 23/23a St Marys/Dryburgh 1309 Courthouse Square ... 23/23b Kirkton/Woodside 1318 Ward Road Post Office ... 28 Myrekirk ASDA 1329 Ward Road The Howff 2324 29 Ninewells Hospital 1322 Ward Road The Howff 2254 32 Fintry 1323 Commercial Street Stance F1 2314 33 Whitfield 1315 Commercial Street Stance F1 2344 51 Fowlis ... Courthouse Square ... 137/8/9 Angus ... Commercial Street Stance F1 ... Dundee Rep South Tay Street The Rep aims to bring performances that will excite & inspire. With our city's ongoing cultural growth, the ensemble are proud to show their adaptations of productions such as A Murder Is Announced and The Last Queen of Scotland. services 5 | 9/10 | 17 | 23 to Perth Road Visit dundeerep.co.uk Gardyne Theatre D&A Gardyne Campus On 26/27 July, Hairy MacLary & Friends are coming to Gardyne. Through music, singing & stories, go on a tall-tale adventure with this must-see family show. The List hails the production as "old-school children's theatre done right." Visit gardynetheatre.org.uk services 5 | 9/10 to Strathern Road The Ferry's annual summer Broughty Ferry festival (2 - 9 July) has been a hugely popular & regular event since the early 1900s. The week is Gala Week kicked off on Sunday 2 July with the Gala Fete at Broughty Castle Green, and there will be lots of fun, games & activities for the family to get involved in! The array of local shops & cafes will welcome services 5 | 9/10 to Queen Street you - and the beach awaits! Baxter Park 30 June - 8 July Scotland's favourite cabaret show is returning to Dundee, bringing the Sabai Pavilion back to Baxter Park. The night's hosts invite you to luxuriate in a euphoric atmosphere of laughter, glitz & music. services 15/17 | 28/29 to Baxter Park Museum of Transport Market Street Xplore Dundee is a proud partner of the museum. Over the summer, they The museum is also have a programme of events for you to joining up with Frigate enjoy with the family - including a talk Unicorn to offer joint tickets which discount on 29 June about the history of entry to both attractions! Corporation Buses, and the Baxter Park Motor Show on 13 August. To find out more, visit dmoft.co.uk services 5 | 9/10 to Broughty Ferry Road RRS Discovery After recent refurbishment works, Dundee's iconic Discovery ship is still a central part of the city's up & coming Waterfront. The masts will be restored in time for summer visits, showing the ship in all its glory. Plus, for the first time in two years, the boat will float once again. Dont miss out! any service to the City Centre To find out more, visit rrsdiscovery.com McManus Galleries Meadowside Our little city has a fascinating history - and the McManus is the place to learn more about it. This is the museum's 150th year, and we've got the special whale-skeleton bus out and about on the roads. See if you can spot it - and hop aboard to visit the exhibitions! any service to the City Centre Verdant Works West Hendersons Wynd A major part of our local heritage is the former textile industry. History is brought to life in this immersive setting. Music in the Mill is a fortnightly programme of performances, and Home Front Family Day is an experience event on 30 July which will show you what it was like to live in WW1. service 22 to West Port & Hawkhill To find out more, visit verdantworks.com Dundee Law Botanic Gardens service 22 to Hilltown services 9/10 to Perth Road Leisure & Culture Dundee are teaming up with partners to run a programme of sporting activities over the summer. ParkLives will take place at 18 different parks & green spaces across the city. At their various venues, they will run lots of fun sessions to keep the kids active - including adventure days, gymnastics, team sport events and the WaterFest down at Broughty Ferry. Fun fur all the family. a full festival of events all over Dundee Visit leisureandculturedundee.com DDuuddhhooppee PPaarrkk Camperdown Park & Wildlife Centre services 28/29 to Lochee Road service 23 to Coupar Angus Road Park Lives Park Lives is a free and easy way to make the most of your park - but it's not just a walk in the park. In fact, you'll be doing anything from hula- hooping to tai-chi! All activities are open to everyone. Are you ready to get involved? Then head along and have a laugh! Find out more at parklives.com 15/17 | 28/29 to Baxter Park 23 to Camperdown Park 17 to Lochee Park 22 to Hilltown Park 5 | 9/10 to Dawson Park 28/29 to Dudhope Park 32/33 to Caird Park 22 to Victoria Park Ancrum Outdoor Centre Ancrum Road If you want to take keeping active to the extreme, then there's bound to be something for you. From power-boating and kayaking to mountain biking and rock- climbing - there's a whole host of fun, high energy things to get involved in. Courses fill up quickly, so, make sure you don't miss out and book an activity today! service 17 to Ancrum Road To find out more, visit ancrum.com Mills Observatory Sitting atop Balgay Hill is one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the UK.